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Christmas Party Catering in Guestling, East Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Guestling: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Christmas hog roast for Guestling
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Guestling
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Popular choices include apple sauce, roast turkey and hog roast rolls, and we’re regularly asked to cater club and society Christmas parties and office Christmas parties.
Near Guestling, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Guestling (TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Send the allergen list round before the party
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
FAQs for Guestling
Is Guestling too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Guestling?
The closest is Three Oaks station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What happens if it is dark?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we’ll plan the rest with you.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Guestling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access close by
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Indoor space for eating
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Late-December sunset in Guestling comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Who books Christmas hog roast in Guestling?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Hosts in Guestling book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- December open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Christmas markets
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Laurence's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Nearby places to Guestling
What else we do in Guestling
Guestling in December: what to know
Guestling is about 3 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Guestling and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 33 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast. Train travellers will want to know that Three Oaks station, about 1.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Here we cover the TN35 postcode area. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Pett Road, Chapel Lane and Winchelsea Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Guestling Green (1 mile north-east), Friar's Hill (1 mile east), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile south-west), Fairlight (1 mile south-east) and Ore (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (3 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Barn Theatre and Museum (2.1 miles west) and Conquest Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Guestling includes Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Schools near Guestling include Buckswood School (0.8 miles north) and The Hastings Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards