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Christmas Party Catering in High Cross, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across High Cross and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Book a hog roast in High Cross
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in High Cross
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We will need light around the serving area. Typical bookings include society Christmas socials and winter fairs and markets, serving roast potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In winter near High Cross, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- High Cross (TN6)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Sunset in High Cross in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose Christmas hog roast in High Cross?
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in High Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festive family get-togethers
- End-of-term celebrations
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
For colleagues travelling by train, the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1.8 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Should I cook it myself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A hog roast compared with other options
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in High Cross
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
High Cross questions
Is High Cross close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like High Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
High Cross in December: what to know
High Cross is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cover High Cross and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover 289 places across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from High Cross to Brighton (21 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Denys can book a hog roast stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Rotherfield Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of High Cross; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN6, we can roast on site for your guests. High Cross is on the B2101, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. For Christmas parties just outside High Cross, we cover Argos Hill (1 mile east), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Town Row (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Wellbrook (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Crowborough Country Park.
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
About the food
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, served alongside the pork and crackling.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Towns and villages near High Cross
More for events in High Cross
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Light by the serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, 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