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Christmas Hog Roast in Maresfield
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Maresfield and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
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Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Maresfield
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Maresfield, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it is winter open days and family Christmas gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas party near Maresfield, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Maresfield (TN22)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. Sunset in Maresfield in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
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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Christmas parties in Maresfield: local tips
Maresfield is about 2 miles north of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Hosts in Maresfield book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Maresfield to Brighton (15 miles away).
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Bonners CofE School, hot rolls go down well. If a church like The Parish Church of St Bartholomew is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Maresfield, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of TN22. From High Street, Robian Close and Batts Bridge Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Maresfield, we also cover Budlett's Common (1 mile south-east), Down Street (1 mile west), Ridgewood (3 miles south), Little Horsted (3 miles south) and Newick (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (9 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north-east), Newhaven (14 miles south) and Peacehaven (14 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tickerage Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Uckfield Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
- Schools near Maresfield include Uckfield College (1.8 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Maresfield?
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
Hosts in Maresfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Festive open evenings
- Winter fairs and markets
- New Year parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 2 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Maresfield
What’s the nearest station to Maresfield?
The closest is Uckfield station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Maresfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Vehicle access close by
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Maresfield
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards