Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Patcham
Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Patcham? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Year-end thank-yous
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter open days
Planning an event in Patcham?
Christmas hog roast in Patcham, carved to order
It is dark before 4pm in December, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. We’ll need light around the serving area. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for end-of-year team celebrations and winter open days.
At a festive party in Patcham, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Patcham (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the Christmas party is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Christmas parties in Patcham are almost always after dark: sunset is about 3:55pm in December. We bring lighting for the cooking area; the route to it may need lights too.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the allergen information in advance
Give us a contact for the evening.
China crockery is available on request.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Patcham
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast in Withdean Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you cover Patcham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Patcham and Brighton and Hove. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A hog roast compared with other options
Mix and match: pork for the crackling fans, turkey for traditionalists. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Patcham
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- No surprises: everything in writing
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Firm ground rather than soft lawn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Patcham
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
For event organisers in Patcham
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Patcham?
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Whatever the occasion in Patcham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Staff Christmas do’s
A winter fair at a school like Patcham Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Festive bookings around Patcham
Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Hosts in Patcham book us for Christmas parties of all sizes. Patcham is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as All Saints Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Train travellers will want to know that the nearest station is Preston Park station, about 1.3 miles south. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Patcham; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 4 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We cater Christmas parties across the BN1 postcode area. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For Christmas parties just outside Patcham, we cover Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Patcham include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Nearby schools include Patcham High School (within half a mile south-east) and The Dharma Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Miller & Carter pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away