East Sussex · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Whatlington
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Christmas hog roast in Whatlington.
- Christmas fairs
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in Whatlington?
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- A short route for our equipment
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Whatlington
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
Christmas hog roast in Whatlington, carved to order
Swap the set menu for a hog roast at your Christmas party in Whatlington: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and staff Christmas do’s.
In winter near Whatlington, we need firm ground and light, as fields are frequently soft. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
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.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Sunset in Whatlington in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Whatlington
Do you come out to small places like Whatlington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Whatlington close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
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.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Christmas parties in Whatlington: local tips
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Whatlington for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Whatlington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Whatlington to Brighton (29 miles away).
If people are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Battle station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church can book a hog roast stall. Whatlington is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, where winter lanes can be dark and narrow, so tell us about the route.
Wherever your Christmas party is in TN33, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For Christmas parties just outside Whatlington, we cover Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Whatlington include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Whatlington hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Nearby places to Whatlington
What else we do in Whatlington
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
We pack up whatever the weather.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away