East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Lions Green, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lions Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Winter open days
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Office Christmas parties
Planning an event in Lions Green?
Festive bookings around Lions Green
Lions Green is about 5 miles east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cater Christmas parties across Lions Green and nearby, from gardens to fields. Lions Green is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Lions Green is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN21. If your venue is just outside Lions Green, we also cover Waldron (1 mile north-west), Burlow (1 mile south-east), Horam (1 mile south-east), Maynard's Green (2 miles east) and Roser's Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (11 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south) and Crowborough (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (1 mile north-west)
How our Christmas hog roast works in Lions Green
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. For winter open days and work Christmas parties, we will put together a menu of roast turkey, roast potatoes and crackling and more.
Near Lions Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so let us know about access and lighting. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Lions Green (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
Name someone to meet us.
Roast turkey can be added.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Lions Green hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Lions Green comes at about 3:55pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
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: fill in our quote form.
Lions Green questions
How far is Lions Green from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards