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Christmas Party Catering in Friston, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Friston.
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
A hog roast near Friston
Christmas hog roast in Friston, slow-roasted on site
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Whether it is end-of-year team celebrations and festive family get-togethers, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near Friston, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Friston (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Friston in December: what to know
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater Christmas parties across Friston and nearby. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Friston to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Friston; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 4 miles of Friston, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in BN20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Friston, we also cover East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Friston includes Combe Hill.
- Local pubs include The Tiger Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
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How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Late-December sunset in Friston comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
China crockery is available on request.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Friston
It makes a work party feel generous.
However big or small the event in Friston, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- New Year parties
- Society Christmas socials
- End-of-term celebrations
- Festive open evenings
If people are coming by rail, Eastbourne station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
For event organisers in Friston
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Friston
Can you roast near the sea around Friston?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Friston close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- A short route for our equipment
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away