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Christmas Hog Roast in West Blatchington
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in West Blatchington and across Brighton and Hove.
- Christmas family parties
- Late-night shopping events
- End-of-year team celebrations
Christmas hog roast in West Blatchington
What affects the price in West Blatchington
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in West Blatchington
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast means nobody spends the day cooking. We serve crackling, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater festive open evenings and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
In West Blatchington, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. We need firm ground and some light. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
West Blatchington 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 work to whatever the site needs.
How far is West Blatchington from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is turkey available?
Yes: turkey and pork together suit most Christmas parties.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
A hog roast compared with other options
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in West Blatchington
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning a Christmas party in West Blatchington
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. West Blatchington is well within our area for Christmas parties. West Blatchington is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
The A2038 make West Blatchington easy to reach on a dark winter evening. For anyone getting the train home after the party, Aldrington station is about 0.7 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Blatchington; in winter, rural routes need a bit more planning. With the sea within about 3 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Wherever your Christmas party is in BN3, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your Christmas party could be at a house on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. You’ll find West Blatchington on the A2038, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around West Blatchington includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Nevill pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Occasions we serve in West Blatchington
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
Hosts in West Blatchington book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Work Christmas parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
- December open days
- Christmas fairs
A winter fair at a school like Aldrington CofE Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Label alternatives clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add dietary questions to the invite
We serve hot rolls on cue, carved fresh.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Sunset in West Blatchington in late December is about 3:55pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you’re ready.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards