Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Aldrington
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Aldrington.
- New Year parties
- Staff Christmas do’s
- End-of-term celebrations
Planning an event in Aldrington?
Planning a Christmas party in Aldrington
Aldrington is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Aldrington. Aldrington is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
A winter fair at a school like Hove Junior School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Train travellers will want to know that Portslade station, about 0.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Aldrington is within about 8 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 3 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Anywhere in BN3, BN41 and BN42, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Wish Road, Saxon Road and Roman Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For Christmas parties just outside Aldrington, we cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile north-east), Hove (1 mile east), West Blatchington (1 mile north-east), Brunswick (2 miles east) and Prestonville (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles east), Carlton Hill (3 miles east), Hanover (3 miles east), Kemptown (3 miles east), Hollingdean (3 miles east) and Whitehawk (4 miles east).
A little further out are Montefiore Hospital (1.7 miles east) and British Engineerium (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Aldrington includes Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hove Park School (0.9 miles north-east) and The Drive Prep School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gather Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
About our Christmas hog roast in Aldrington
We plan for winter weather: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. Typical bookings include christmas family parties and year-end thank-yous, with halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and apple sauce.
At a festive party in Aldrington, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Aldrington (BN3, BN41, BN42)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Aldrington
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Parking near the cooking area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Aldrington?
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Aldrington, such as:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A Christmas fair at St Philip's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Common questions in Aldrington
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Can you do a hog roast in Hove Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do you come to Aldrington?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Towns and villages near Aldrington
What else we do in Aldrington
Step by step
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. In December, it is dark in Aldrington by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Aldrington
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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