East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hartfield, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hartfield.
- Christmas markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in Hartfield?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Hartfield
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. Typical bookings include society Christmas socials and christmas lights switch-ons, with roast turkey, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken.
In a small place like Hartfield, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Hartfield (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Events we cater in Hartfield
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Hosts in Hartfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- New Year parties
- December open days
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
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’re paying for.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Christmas catering near Hartfield
Hartfield is about 4 miles north-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, Christmas parties around Hartfield suit a hog roast. Hartfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hartfield to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If a church like The Parish Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Hartfield; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the TN7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Church Street and Rectory Field; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Hartfield, we cover Balls Green (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (3 miles north-east), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Groombridge (3 miles east) and Stone Cross (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Crowborough (4 miles south-east), Uckfield (9 miles south), Heathfield (11 miles south-east), Wadhurst (10 miles east), Ridgewood (10 miles south) and Ringmer (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4 miles south-east) and Bolebroke Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Hartfield include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Anchor Inn (within half a mile west)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In Hartfield, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A short route for our equipment
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hartfield
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Places near Hartfield
What else we do in Hartfield
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hartfield
Is Hartfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Hartfield?
Ashurst Kent station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
When should we book our Christmas party?
The earlier the better. Midweek dates are easier.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve hot rolls on cue, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away