Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Party Catering in Hollingdean, Brighton and Hove
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hollingdean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Christmas markets
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Winter open days
A hog roast near Hollingdean
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Hollingdean
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Hollingdean, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. We serve hog roast rolls, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for new Year parties and club and society Christmas parties.
At a festive party in Hollingdean, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
- Area
- Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- 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.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hollingdean?
It’s a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Hosts in Hollingdean book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Festive bookings around Hollingdean
Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We’re happy to travel to Hollingdean for Christmas parties and the places nearby. We cover 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Hertford Infant and Nursery School, hot rolls go down well. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Richard's can book a hog roast stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Hollingdean; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cater Christmas parties across BN1 and BN2 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Hollingdean is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with plenty of venues for Christmas parties.
Nearby you will also find Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.
- Nearby schools include Varndean School (0.5 miles north-west) and Varndean College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Pub at Fiveways (under half a mile west)
For event organisers in Hollingdean
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Towns and villages near Hollingdean
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Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Hollingdean. Late-December sunset in Hollingdean comes at about 3:55pm. Evening Christmas parties need a well-lit carving station, and a lit path from the door.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We arrive while it’s light and set up under cover.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
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.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
You can combine: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Hollingdean questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Could you cook in William Clarke Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you come to Hollingdean?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What happens if it is dark?
It’s dark before 4pm in December, so we will sort lighting together.
What affects the price in Hollingdean
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- A picture of the cooking area
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away