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Christmas Hog Roast in Witherenden Hill
Christmas hog roast in Witherenden Hill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Year-end thank-yous
- Office Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast for Witherenden Hill
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Witherenden Hill
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We’re frequently asked to cater lights switch-on evenings and sports club Christmas do’s, with hog roast rolls, crackling and roast potatoes.
Near Witherenden Hill, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Where
- Witherenden Hill (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, it’s dark in Witherenden Hill by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Ask early for a December date.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Witherenden Hill
It is different from the usual Christmas set menu.
In Witherenden Hill and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Late-night shopping events
- New Year parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Stonegate station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the roaster
Roast turkey
At Christmas, add roast turkey alongside the hog, carved to order for a festive feel.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Witherenden Hill in December: what to know
Witherenden Hill is about 8 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Witherenden Hill for Christmas parties. Witherenden Hill is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Witherenden Hill to Brighton (about 24 miles away).
Witherenden Hill is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning.
We cater Christmas parties across the TN19 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Holton Hill (1 mile south-east), Stonegate (2 miles north-east), Shover's Green (3 miles north), Wallcrouch (3 miles north-east) and Birchett's Green (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles south), Crowborough (8 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south-east) and Uckfield (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Castle (4.4 miles south) and Ticehurst House Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bewl Water.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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Witherenden Hill: your questions answered
Could you cook in Wadhurst Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Witherenden Hill?
The closest is Stonegate station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
The earlier the better. Weekdays often have more availability.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do guests have to eat outside?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A lit route to the food
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Witherenden Hill
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose a hog roast in Witherenden Hill?
For a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away