East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Lewes, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Lewes and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Office Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Christmas hog roast in Lewes
Christmas hog roast in Lewes, carved to order
For a work Christmas party in Lewes, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: hot rolls, roast turkey if you like, and crackling for everyone. Whether it is december open days and christmas fairs, we can cook roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce and more.
In Lewes, a hog roast is a welcome change at Christmas. Plan lighting and a short route from the roaster to the party. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Lewes (BN7, BN8, BN6, RH15)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Planning a Christmas party in Lewes
Lewes is about 7 miles north-east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Lewes. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 7 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Lewes Old Grammar School, suit a hog roast. Christmas fairs at a church such as Church of St John sub Castro can book a hog roast stall. Lewes is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Here we cover the BN7, BN8, BN6 and RH15 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Market Lane, Market Street and High Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Lewes sits on or near the A26 and A275, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include South Malling (1 mile north-east), Southover (1 mile south-east), Cliffe (1 mile east), Offham (1 mile north-west) and Hamsey (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (8 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south). Lewes is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex, with lots of choice for Christmas parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Castle (under half a mile south) and St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile north). The countryside around Lewes includes Offham Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include St Pancras Catholic Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Priory School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Elephant and Castle pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Organising for someone else?
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.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A short route for our equipment
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Lewes. A lunchtime Christmas party in Lewes is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Lewes
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Here’s what people in Lewes most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas fairs
- Festive family get-togethers
Lewes is on or near the A26 and A275, so we can reach it easily in winter.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
Lewes questions
Which station is closest to Lewes?
Lewes station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Nearby places to Lewes
What else we do in Lewes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the allergen information in advance
We set up while it is still light, and cook into the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away