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Christmas Party Catering in Rodmell, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Rodmell and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Late-night shopping events
- New Year parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Christmas hog roast in Rodmell
Why choose a hog roast in Rodmell?
Compared with a traditional sit-down Christmas lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Rodmell
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
About our Christmas hog roast in Rodmell
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Whether it’s lights switch-on evenings and end-of-term celebrations, we can cook roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In winter near Rodmell, we need firm ground and light, as fields are often soft. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Rodmell (BN7)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Rodmell
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access close by
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
The process
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Rodmell are after dark. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Christmas catering near Rodmell
Rodmell is about 3 miles south of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Rodmell. Rodmell is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Rodmell to Brighton (6 miles away).
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Southease station, about 0.9 miles east. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Priory School, hot rolls go down well. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Rodmell; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We cater Christmas parties across BN7 and the streets around it. From Mill Lane, Badgers Dene and The Paddocks or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Northease (1 mile north-west), Iford (1 mile north-west), Piddinghoe (2 miles south-east), Kingston near Lewes (2 miles north-west) and Telscombe (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (12 miles east), Seaford (6 miles south-east), Lewes (3 miles north), Hailsham (11 miles east), Uckfield (10 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lewes Castle (2.7 miles north) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Rodmell includes Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.
- Other local spots include Southover Without (1.8 miles north)
Places near Rodmell
Other occasions in Rodmell
Perfect for your Christmas party in Rodmell
Rolls suit a mingling party.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Rodmell, such as:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
- New Year parties
- Work Christmas parties
If a church like St Peter's Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Before you book anyone
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Rodmell
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Send us the date, the address or BN7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Common questions in Rodmell
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Lewes and Laughton Levels?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do December dates go quickly?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards