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Christmas Hog Roast in Hamsey
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Hamsey. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Late-night shopping events
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in Hamsey?
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A short route for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hamsey
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Christmas hog roast in Hamsey, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. For festive family get-togethers and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling for your guests.
In winter near Hamsey, we need firm ground and light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Hamsey (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Also in Hamsey
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Hamsey hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Hamsey: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hamsey?
The closest is Cooksbridge station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast in Railway Land?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
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. A photo helps.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is lighting needed?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Hamsey, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- 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
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hamsey, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Festive bookings around Hamsey
Hamsey is about 1 mile north of Lewes, in East Sussex. Hamsey and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. Hamsey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter can book a hog roast stall. Train travellers will want to know that Cooksbridge station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Hamsey; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Anywhere in BN8, we can roast on site for your guests. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Offham (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile south), Lewes (1 mile south), Cliffe (2 miles south) and Southover (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (7 miles south).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.7 miles east) and Lewes Castle (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Hamsey includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Priory School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Blacksmiths Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Other local spots include St John under the Castle Lewes (1.3 miles south)
What affects the price in Hamsey
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards