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Christmas Hog Roast in Horney Common
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Horney Common and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Christmas fairs
- Lights switch-on evenings
Planning an event in Horney Common?
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Horney Common
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. We serve roast potatoes, roast turkey and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater christmas fairs and staff Christmas do’s.
Near Horney Common, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Horney Common (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Label alternatives clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Places near Horney Common
What else we do in Horney Common
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved at the serving station.
Common questions in Horney Common
What’s the nearest station to Horney Common?
The closest is Buxted station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you cater in Horney Common?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What affects the price in Horney Common
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Crockery choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning a Christmas party in Horney Common
Horney Common is about 3 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Christmas parties in Horney Common are part of our patch. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Horney Common to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Christ Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Horney Common is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN22, we can bring the roaster to you. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Old Forge Lane and Tylers Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Nutley (2 miles north-west), Duddleswell (2 miles north), Furner's Green (3 miles west), Chelwood Common (3 miles north-west) and Chelwood Gate (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (10 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles south), Newhaven (15 miles south) and Peacehaven (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Tickerage Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Foresters Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Horney Common are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Light by the serving table
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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