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Christmas Party Catering in Vines Cross, East Sussex
Christmas hog roast in Vines Cross: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Vines Cross
How our Christmas hog roast works in Vines Cross
Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Vines Cross suit a hog roast stall: warm rolls when it is cold outside. We’re frequently asked to cater work Christmas parties and festive open evenings, with apple sauce, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
For a Christmas party near Vines Cross, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are frequently soft. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Vines Cross (TN21)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Label alternatives clearly
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we will plan it with you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Vines Cross
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Vines Cross
Do you come out to small places like Vines Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is lighting needed?
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we plan lighting with you.
How early should we book for Christmas?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes, roast turkey is available for Christmas events, as well as the hog.
Do you come to Vines Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Christmas catering near Vines Cross
Vines Cross is about 5 miles north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Vines Cross? We can help. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 19 miles away.
Christmas fairs at a church such as The Parish Church of St Mary can book a hog roast stall. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Vines Cross, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Anywhere in TN21, we can roast on site for your guests. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Warbleton (1 mile north-east), Horam (1 mile west), Maynard's Green (1 mile north-west), Burlow (2 miles south-west) and Old Heathfield (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles south), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Seaford (13 miles south-west), Lewes (12 miles west) and Hailsham (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (3.9 miles east) and Sussex Farm Museum (1.1 miles west). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Schools near Vines Cross include Heathfield Community College (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Brewers Arms (under half a mile north)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. By about 3:55pm in late December, Vines Cross is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, 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.
Planning help
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:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
What affects the price in Vines Cross
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
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. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Vines Cross
What else we do in Vines Cross
Who books Christmas hog roast in Vines Cross?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
In Vines Cross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Late-night shopping events
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Work Christmas parties
- New Year parties
A winter fair at a school like Maynards Green Community Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Questions to ask before you book
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away