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Christmas Hog Roast in Icklesham
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Icklesham and the surrounding area.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
A hog roast near Icklesham
Common questions in Icklesham
Can you roast near the sea around Icklesham?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Icklesham?
The closest is Winchelsea station, roughly 2 miles away.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cover Icklesham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Icklesham and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
How our Christmas hog roast works in Icklesham
Festive events of all kinds around Icklesham suit a hog roast. For family Christmas gatherings and end-of-term celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
Near Icklesham, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Icklesham are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Indoor space for eating
- A short route for our equipment
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Icklesham
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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 hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Christmas parties in Icklesham: local tips
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cater Christmas parties across Icklesham and nearby. Icklesham is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Icklesham to Canterbury (31 miles away).
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Nicholas can book a hog roast stall. Train travellers will want to know that Winchelsea station, about 2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 4 miles of Icklesham, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over TN36 and the streets around it. From Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Icklesham we cover include Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Occasions we serve in Icklesham
Rolls suit a mingling party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Icklesham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-term celebrations
- Family Christmas gatherings
A winter fair at a school like Icklesham Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
About the food
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
What affects the price in Icklesham
There’s no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards