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Christmas Hog Roast in Rock-a-Nore
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Rock-a-Nore.
- Festive family get-togethers
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Rock-a-Nore
How our Christmas hog roast works in Rock-a-Nore
Christmas get-togethers can mean a lot of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater family Christmas gatherings and winter fairs and markets.
Around Rock-a-Nore, Christmas parties are often at home, the village hall or a club. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Rock-a-Nore (TN34, TN35)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Rock-a-Nore
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Rock-a-Nore:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- December open days
- Society Christmas socials
- Office Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the closest railway station is Ore station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- A lit route to the food
- Parking near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Planning a Christmas party in Rock-a-Nore
Rock-a-Nore is about 2 miles south-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Rock-a-Nore and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Rock-a-Nore is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 32 miles away.
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Ark Castledown Primary Academy, hot rolls go down well. A Christmas fair at Ebenezer Particular Baptist Chapel or Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Star of the Sea is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The coast is within about a mile of Rock-a-Nore, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in TN34 and TN35 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Crown Lane, Croft Road and Queens Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Hastings Old Town (1 mile north-west), Belmont (1 mile north-west), America Ground (1 mile west), Blacklands (1 mile north-west) and St Helen's (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles west), Hailsham (15 miles west), Polegate (15 miles west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles west) and Langney (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Flower Makers Museum (under half a mile west) and Priory Meadow Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include University School (1 mile west) and William Parker Sports College (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin pub (within half a mile west)
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Late-December sunset in Rock-a-Nore comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Rock-a-Nore questions
Can you do a hog roast in Linton Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Rock-a-Nore close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Why choose a hog roast in Rock-a-Nore?
Mix and match: turkey and pork together. 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Rock-a-Nore
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away