Brighton and Hove · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Saltdean
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Saltdean.
- December open days
- Christmas markets
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Christmas hog roast for Saltdean
Christmas hog roast in Saltdean, carved to order
Christmas get-togethers can mean plenty of people, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. We serve roast potatoes, roast turkey and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for sports club Christmas do’s and lights switch-on evenings.
At a festive party in Saltdean, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- Parking near the cooking area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast turkey
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Also near Saltdean
Also in Saltdean
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or BN2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Saltdean
It is a generous way to say thank you.
In Saltdean and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Late-night shopping events
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Winter fairs and markets
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Saltdean Primary School, suit a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Saltdean
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Saltdean
Can you roast near the sea around Saltdean?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Saltdean from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
We do. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Sunset in Saltdean in late December is about 3:55pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- You get a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve hot rolls and turkey if you’ve chosen it.
- We tidy up and leave.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Festive bookings around Saltdean
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Saltdean? We can help. We cater all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
For colleagues travelling by train, Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Nicholas draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. The coast is within about 5 miles of Saltdean, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Christmas parties anywhere in BN2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your Christmas party is on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Saltdean we cover include East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Saltdean include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles 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