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Christmas Hog Roast for Tide Mills
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Christmas hog roast in Tide Mills.
- Christmas fairs
- New Year parties
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Tide Mills
What affects the price in Tide Mills
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Christmas hog roast in Tide Mills, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Tide Mills. Whether it’s winter open days and christmas lights switch-ons, we will put together a menu of crackling, hog roast rolls and rotisserie chicken for your guests.
Near Tide Mills, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Tide Mills (BN25, BN9)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Tide Mills
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Tide Mills
Which station is closest to Tide Mills?
Bishopstone (Sussex) station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is lighting needed?
After dark, the serving area and the path to it need lighting. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, and cook into the evening.
Roast turkey can be added.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Tide Mills in December: what to know
Tide Mills is about 1 mile south-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. We cover Tide Mills and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Tide Mills is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Tide Mills to Brighton (9 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of St Andrew draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Bishopstone (Sussex) station, about 0.6 miles east. Tide Mills 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 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN25 and BN9, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Hurdis Road, Seaford Road and Newhaven Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Tide Mills, we cover Bishopstone (1 mile north-east), Norton (1 mile north-east), Newhaven (1 mile north-west), Denton (1 mile north) and South Heighton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles east), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (13 miles north), Peacehaven (3 miles west) and Telscombe (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Arlington Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill.
- Local schools include St Peter's School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Hope Inn (0.6 miles west)
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-December sunset in Tide Mills comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away