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Christmas Party Catering in Hailsham, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Hailsham.
- Christmas fairs
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Hailsham
Christmas hog roast in Hailsham, carved to order
We plan for winter weather: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and typical bookings are for new Year parties and year-end thank-yous.
For a festive get-together in Hailsham, hot pork and turkey make a change from the usual. Plan lighting and a short route from the roaster to the party. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Hailsham (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Hailsham
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hailsham:
- New Year parties
- Late-night shopping events
- Christmas fairs
- December open days
Hailsham is on or near the A271 and A295, so we can reach it easily in winter.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
What affects the price in Hailsham
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Time on site
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The venue or postcode
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Count who does not eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
A cooked roast holds for a while, so tell us about delays.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Hailsham
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
Christmas catering near Hailsham
Hailsham is about 6 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Hailsham and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Hailsham is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hailsham to Brighton (17 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of Saint Mary can book a hog roast stall. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Hailsham Community College, suit a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hailsham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in BN27, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Market Place and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Hailsham is on the A271 and A295, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Tile Hurst (1 mile north-west), Upper Horsebridge (1 mile north), Hellingly (1 mile north), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile north-west) and Magham Down (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (6 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (9 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (14 miles north). Hailsham is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
A little further out are Herstmonceux Castle (3.6 miles east) and Amberstone Hospital (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Local schools include White House Academy (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Grenadier pub (within half a mile north)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your Christmas party. In Hailsham, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Getting a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Roast turkey
Turkey and pork together cover traditionalists and crackling fans alike, with roast potatoes on the side.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll.
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Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Questions from Hailsham
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Hailsham?
Polegate station, about 3 miles south of the centre.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you need lighting?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you come to Hailsham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hailsham and the rest of East Sussex included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away