East Sussex · England
Christmas Party Catering in Upperton, East Sussex
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your Christmas party in Upperton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- End-of-term celebrations
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
Christmas hog roast for Upperton
How our Christmas hog roast works in Upperton
Winter weather is part of the plan: the roast is under cover; guests need somewhere dry. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Whether it is year-end thank-yous and late-night shopping events, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near Upperton, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Upperton (BN21, BN22, BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Upperton
It’s different from the usual Christmas set menu.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Upperton, including:
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Club and society Christmas parties
Train travellers will want to know that Eastbourne station is in Upperton itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, it is dark in Upperton by about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- On the day we arrive early and get the roast going.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Upperton, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Upperton in December: what to know
Upperton is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast for your Christmas party to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Upperton. We cover 289 places in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Upperton to Brighton (18 miles away).
If a church like Church of St Mary is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Upperton is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about a mile, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in BN21, BN22 and BN20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a Christmas party in a garden on Love Lane, Hyde Road and York Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. You will find Upperton on the A2021 and A2040, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Upperton, we also cover Old Town (1 mile west), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Meads (1 mile south), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (14 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Pevensey Castle (4 miles north-east). The countryside around Upperton includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Gildredge House (0.5 miles south-west) and WMG Academy for Young Engineers (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rainbow pub (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Vehicle access close by
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upperton
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Share the allergen information in advance
We pack up whatever the weather.
Roast turkey can be added.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Questions from Upperton
Could you cook in Gildrege Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Upperton close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays frequently have more availability.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Yes: add turkey to the menu.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
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Other occasions in Upperton
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away