East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Polegate, East Sussex
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Polegate. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Christmas family parties
- Society Christmas socials
- Late-night shopping events
Planning an event in Polegate?
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
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.
Christmas hog roast in Polegate, slow-roasted on site
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. A hall, office or marquee works well. We’re often asked to cater christmas family parties and december open days, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas get-together near Polegate, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Polegate (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Polegate
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do guests have to eat outside?
We cook outside, but can generally serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
China crockery is available on request.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Polegate hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Polegate
More for events in Polegate
Christmas catering near Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Polegate, from gardens to fields. Polegate is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For colleagues travelling by train, there’s a station right in Polegate: Polegate station. A winter fair at a school like Polegate Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Polegate is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cater Christmas parties across BN26. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Church Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Polegate is on the A27 and A2270, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Polegate includes Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Horse & Groom pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A short route for our equipment
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your Christmas party in Polegate. By about 3:55pm in late December, Polegate is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away