Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Bevendean
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your Christmas party in Bevendean.
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Office Christmas parties
- December open days
Slow-roasted pork in Bevendean
About our Christmas hog roast in Bevendean
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. The cooking area and path need lighting. Typical bookings include staff Christmas do’s and society Christmas socials, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and roast turkey.
For a Christmas get-together near Bevendean, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Bevendean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Bevendean: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Could you cook in Whitehawk Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Can you serve inside our office or hall?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do you come to Bevendean?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Bevendean and the rest of Brighton and Hove included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- Clearance from walls and tents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. A lunchtime Christmas party in Bevendean is the only one in good daylight, as it’s dark by about 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 pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Nearby places to Bevendean
Also in Bevendean
Events we cater in Bevendean
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bevendean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Train travellers will want to know that the closest railway station is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
Give us a contact for the evening.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Bevendean hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Christmas catering near Bevendean
Bevendean is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cover Bevendean and its neighbours for Christmas parties. We cover all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Bevendean Primary School, suit a hog roast. A Christmas fair at Holy Nativity Community Project is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Bevendean; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bevendean, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the BN2 postcode area. From Baden Road, The Avenue and Manton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Bevendean we cover include Moulsecoomb (1 mile north-west), Whitehawk (1 mile south), Hollingdean (1 mile west), Brighton (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Brighton and Hove (4 miles west), Hove (3 miles west), Brunswick (3 miles south-west), Aldrington (4 miles west), Hangleton (4 miles west) and Patcham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Churchill Square (2.3 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Bevendean includes Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Schools near Bevendean include Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Bevy pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include University of Sussex Library (1.7 miles north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards