Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Hanover
Christmas hog roast in Hanover: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Christmas markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast for Hanover
Christmas hog roast in Hanover, carved to order
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. The roaster cooks outside under cover and we carve hot for your festive party in Hanover. We serve halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas do’s and society Christmas socials.
In Hanover, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Hanover (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add dietary questions to the invite
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Festive bookings around Hanover
Hanover is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Thinking about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hanover? We cover the whole area. We cater 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Brighton station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Elm Grove Primary School, suit a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Hanover; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about a mile of Hanover, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in BN2, BN1 and BN50 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Elmore Road, London Road and Milton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Hanover, we also cover Brighton (1 mile north), Carlton Hill (1 mile south), West Hill (1 mile west), Seven Dials (1 mile west) and Kemptown (1 mile south-east). 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 south-east). Being one of Brighton and Hove’s larger places, Hanover has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Old Police Cells Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Brighton General Hospital (0.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Academy of Creative Training (0.6 miles south) and Brighton Girls (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Dover Castle pub (less than half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Hanover
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Hosts in Hanover book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Festive open evenings
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas markets
- Sports club Christmas do’s
If a church like Church of the Annunciation is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Vehicle access close by
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Hanover
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Hanover questions
Could you cook in Queen's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Hanover from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Tell us the pitch and how food will be paid for.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. With sunset at about 3:55pm in December, most Christmas parties in Hanover are after dark. We bring lighting for the cooking area; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We arrive while it is light and set up under cover.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Hanover
Other occasions in Hanover
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away