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Christmas Party Catering in Willingdon, East Sussex
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. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Willingdon.
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-term celebrations
- New Year parties
A hog roast near Willingdon
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In Willingdon, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Christmas hog roast in Willingdon, carved to order
Add roast turkey alongside the hog, with roast potatoes and salads. There are options for people who don’t eat pork. Whether it is winter open days and family Christmas gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls and more.
In winter near Willingdon, we need firm ground and light. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Willingdon (BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Perfect for your Christmas party in Willingdon
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
However big or small the event in Willingdon, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Christmas markets
A winter fair at a school like Oakwood Primary Academy gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
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.
Roast turkey
Roast turkey gives a Christmas party a traditional touch, with the pork and crackling too.
Christmas catering near Willingdon
Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Willingdon? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
If a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. If people are coming by rail, Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station. Willingdon 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 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
For Christmas parties in BN22 and BN20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your Christmas party is on Downs Road, Eastbourne Road and Summerlands Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Willingdon, we also cover Lower Willingdon (1 mile north-west), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Filching (1 mile west), Polegate (1 mile north) and Folkington (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Combe Hill.
- Local schools include The Eastbourne Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile south)
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Share the allergen information in advance
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast is more relaxed. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically 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.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Where the roaster can go in Willingdon
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Willingdon: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Willingdon too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we will sort lighting together.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards