Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Party Catering in Carlton Hill, Brighton and Hove
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 Carlton Hill.
- Society Christmas socials
- Winter fairs and markets
- Staff Christmas do’s
Book a hog roast in Carlton Hill
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Christmas hog roast in Carlton Hill, slow-roasted on site
For a work Christmas party in Carlton Hill, a hog roast is a change from the usual set menu: pork, turkey if you want it, and plenty of crackling. Typical bookings include new Year parties and festive family get-togethers, with roast turkey, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Around Carlton Hill, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- 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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Questions from Carlton Hill
How far is Carlton Hill from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Queen's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we have roast turkey?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
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.
The process
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By about 3:55pm in late December, Carlton Hill is dark. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Carlton Hill in December: what to know
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Carlton Hill. Carlton Hill is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Carlton Hill Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity can book a hog roast stall. Carlton Hill is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about a mile, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Christmas parties anywhere in BN2, BN1 and BN50 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your Christmas party could be at a house on New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find Carlton Hill on the A259, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. For Christmas parties just outside Carlton Hill, we cover Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Carlton Hill has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Academy of Creative Training (under half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Devonshire Arms (under half a mile east)
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Send the allergen list round before the party
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
More for events in Carlton Hill
Events we cater in Carlton Hill
We serve and tidy, even on a wet, dark night.
Whatever the occasion in Carlton Hill, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Office Christmas parties
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
Train travellers will want to know that Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards