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Christmas Hog Roast in Maynard's Green
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Maynard's Green.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
Slow-roasted pork in Maynard's Green
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Christmas parties in Maynard's Green are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Christmas hog roast in Maynard's Green, slow-roasted on site
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. Whether it is end-of-term celebrations and late-night shopping events, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, crackling and hog roast rolls.
Near Maynard's Green, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Maynard's Green (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Indoor space for eating
- Light by the serving table
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Maynard's Green
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
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Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Maynard's Green: your questions answered
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Maynard's Green from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
A hog roast compared with other options
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See how we price or the cost guide.
Maynard's Green in December: what to know
Maynard's Green is about 6 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Maynard's Green. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as Christ Church can book a hog roast stall. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Maynards Green Community Primary School, hot rolls go down well. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Maynard's Green; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across TN21. Whether your Christmas party is on West Street Lane, Tubwell Lane and Sicklehatch Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Maynard's Green include the B2203, so getting the roaster to your Christmas party is simple. For Christmas parties just outside Maynard's Green, we cover Sandy Cross (1 mile north), Horam (1 mile south), Vines Cross (1 mile south-east), Heathfield (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south), Hastings (15 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles south-west) and Hailsham (6 miles south).
A little further out are Old Castle (4.5 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1 mile south). The countryside around Maynard's Green includes Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Maynard's Green include Heathfield Community College (1.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Runt-in-Tun pub (0.5 miles north)
Who books Christmas hog roast in Maynard's Green?
It is a generous way to say thank you.
In Maynard's Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Society Christmas socials
- Work Christmas parties
Maynard's Green is on or near the B2203, so we can reach it easily in winter.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
About the food
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away