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Christmas Hog Roast in Telscombe
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Telscombe.
- Society Christmas socials
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
A hog roast near Telscombe
How our Christmas hog roast works in Telscombe
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Typical bookings include staff Christmas do’s and sports club Christmas do’s, with apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
In Telscombe, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Telscombe (BN10, BN2, BN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For event organisers in Telscombe
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Planning a Christmas party in Telscombe
Telscombe is about 6 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. We cater Christmas parties across Telscombe and nearby. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Telscombe to Brighton (about 6 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Telscombe Cliffs Community Primary School, suit a hog roast. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Southease station is about 2.6 miles away. Telscombe 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 6 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Here we cover the BN10, BN2 and BN7 postcode area, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Tor Road, View Road and Firle Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west), Piddinghoe (2 miles east), Rodmell (2 miles north-east) and Rottingdean (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (6 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (12 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Lewes Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Smugglers Rest pub (0.7 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
What affects the price in Telscombe
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Telscombe
Can you roast near the sea around Telscombe?
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 follow the site rules.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, alongside the pork.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Plan a warm place for guests.
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Christmas parties in Telscombe are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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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.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Telscombe
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
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Where the roaster can go in Telscombe
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- 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