Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Seven Dials, Brighton and Hove
Give your staff a proper hog roast at your staff event in Seven Dials. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Site open days
- Summer team parties
- New premises openings
Planning an event in Seven Dials?
How our corporate hog roast works in Seven Dials
Long-service awards, retirements and site openings in Seven Dials all suit a hog roast, as a thank-you to the team. For launch days and milestone celebrations, we can cook hog roast rolls, salads and rotisserie chicken for your staff.
For businesses around Seven Dials, a staff lunch in the yard is easy to arrange. Let us know about the site. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Seven Dials (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. After-work summer events in Seven Dials have light until about 9:15pm at midsummer and 8:50pm in late May, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. In late September, the light goes at about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We roast on site.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We leave the site clean.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the staff event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Find out how many do not eat pork, so we can bring chicken, lamb or vegetarian options
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We follow your site’s sign-in and safety rules.
Add rotisserie chicken or lamb for choice.
Seven Dials for staff days and open days
Seven Dials is about 1 mile west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We’re happy to travel to Seven Dials for staff events. We cater all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
For colleagues arriving by train, Brighton station serves Seven Dials directly. By road, Seven Dials is on or near the A2010, which makes it easy for us to reach. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles, which suits team days in the countryside. Within about a mile of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN1, BN3 and BN50, so your staff event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dyke Road, Powis Road and York Avenue, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Seven Dials is on the A2010, which makes the journey straightforward. For staff events just outside Seven Dials, we cover West Hill (1 mile south-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Brunswick (1 mile south-west), Brighton (1 mile east) and Hanover (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Saltdean (5 miles east), East Saltdean (6 miles east), Roedean (3 miles south-east), Rottingdean (4 miles east) and Ovingdean (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Seven Dials has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Montefiore Hospital (within half a mile west) and Brighton Transport Museum (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Schools near Seven Dials include Stanford Junior School (under half a mile north) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Cow pub (under half a mile south)
About the food
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
A hog roast compared with other options
For client events, add china, sides and a second roast to make it more formal. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Seven Dials hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Also near Seven Dials
What else we do in Seven Dials
Where the roaster can go in Seven Dials
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A named contact for the day
- A safe distance from walls and vehicles
- Shelter for the team
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Seven Dials questions
What’s the nearest station to Seven Dials?
Brighton station, in Seven Dials itself.
How far is Seven Dials from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you work to our lunch time?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls are the fastest way to serve.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away