Brighton and Hove · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Saltdean, Brighton and Hove
Hog roast for events in Saltdean: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Tournaments and sports days
- Festivals
- Car and steam shows
A hog roast near Saltdean
Hog roast for events near Saltdean
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. Popular choices include apple sauce, hog roast rolls and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are frequently booked for fun runs and sports events and fundraising events.
In Saltdean, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
- Make the stall easy to find
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
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How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Saltdean are dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Saltdean: your questions answered
How far is Saltdean from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Saltdean?
The closest is Southease station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Do you come to Saltdean?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Do you trade at school events?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
For event organisers in Saltdean
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event catering near Saltdean
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Saltdean is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 30 towns and villages across Brighton and Hove.
An event in Beacon Hill means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, generally the council. Running a fête for a church like St Nicholas? A hog roast draws people in. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in BN2, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For events just outside Saltdean, we cover East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include 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).
Nearby you’ll also find French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Nearby schools include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Details of what the event requires
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Saltdean
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Coleslaw
Why choose hog roast for events in Saltdean?
It is food people can carry round the event.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Summer fêtes
- Tournaments and sports days
- Charity fundraisers
- Agricultural and country shows
For visitors coming by rail, Southease station is about 3.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with burger vans, a hog roast stands out. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Saltdean
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away