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Christmas Hog Roast in Old Heathfield
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Old Heathfield and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Christmas markets
- Christmas family parties
- New Year parties
Planning an event in Old Heathfield?
Why choose a hog roast in Old Heathfield?
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. 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 are paying for.
Why Old Heathfield hosts choose us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Christmas hog roast in Old Heathfield, slow-roasted on site
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes on the side. There are options for people who do not eat pork. For christmas family parties and lights switch-on evenings, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
In winter near Old Heathfield, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Old Heathfield (TN21)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Old Heathfield
What else we do in Old Heathfield
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Old Heathfield are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Old Heathfield in December: what to know
Old Heathfield is about 7 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Old Heathfield, whatever the venue. Old Heathfield is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Heathfield Community College, suit a hog roast. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Old Heathfield; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN21, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include School Hill and Church Street, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Cade Street (1 mile north), Sandy Cross (1 mile west), Heathfield (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile north) and Warbleton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (12 miles south), Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (15 miles south-west), Lewes (13 miles south-west) and Hailsham (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hellingly Hospital (5 miles south) and Old Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Heathfield include Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby schools include Parkside Community Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Give us a contact for the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Old Heathfield
Is Old Heathfield too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Old Heathfield from London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Tell us what’s already there and we will plan the rest with you.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards