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Christmas Hog Roast in Normans' Bay
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Normans' Bay and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast in Normans' Bay
Questions from Normans' Bay
Is Normans' Bay close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Normans' Bay?
Normans Bay station, in Normans' Bay itself.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Christmas hog roast in Normans' Bay, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes on the side. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. We are frequently asked to cater year-end thank-yous and festive open evenings, serving hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas party near Normans' Bay, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Where
- Normans' Bay (BN24)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Sunset in Normans' Bay 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.
- 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 pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Normans' Bay, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose Christmas hog roast in Normans' Bay?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
However big or small the event in Normans' Bay, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Winter open days
If people are coming by rail, Normans Bay station is in Normans' Bay itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a winter barbecue, a hog roast copes much better with the cold. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Indoor space for eating
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Normans' Bay
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Festive bookings around Normans' Bay
Normans' Bay is about 4 miles south-west of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Normans' Bay. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Normans' Bay to Brighton (about 23 miles away).
Here we cover the BN24 postcode area. Local streets include Coastguard Close and Coast Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Normans' Bay, we cover Pevensey Bay (2 miles south-west), Pevensey (2 miles west), Wartling (3 miles north-west), Westham (3 miles west) and Boreham Street (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (5 miles south-west), Hastings (8 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles north-east), Seaford (13 miles west), Hailsham (7 miles north-west) and St Leonards (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pevensey Castle (2.7 miles west) and Bexhill Hospital (4 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Gillham Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Inn (under half a mile north)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Label alternatives clearly
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Share the allergen information in advance
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Places near Normans' Bay
Other occasions in Normans' Bay
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards