Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast Catering in Brunswick, Brighton and Hove
We bring a hog roast across Brunswick and Brighton and Hove, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Community events
- Milestone birthdays
- Gatherings after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Brunswick
Planning a hog roast in Brunswick
Brunswick is about 1 mile south-west of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Brunswick, from gardens to fields. Brunswick is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Brighton station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Royal Pavilion (0.7 miles east) and Preston Manor & Gardens (1.2 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Brunswick. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Brunswick is within about a mile of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cover events in every part of the BN1, BN3 and BN50 postcode area and the streets around it. From Farm Road, York Road and Powis Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Brunswick we cover include Seven Dials (1 mile north-east), West Hill (1 mile north-east), Prestonville (1 mile north), Hove (1 mile north-west) and Carlton Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Hollingbury (3 miles north), Bevendean (3 miles north-east), Saltdean (5 miles east) and East Saltdean (6 miles east). Brunswick is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Old Police Cells Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Brunswick include Brighton Girls (within half a mile north-east) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Maris & Otter pub (within half a mile west)
Hog roast hire in Brunswick, slow-roasted on site
In Brunswick, a hog roast is an easy way to feed plenty of people: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. We serve coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthdays and anniversaries and gatherings after a funeral.
There may be a hall or playing field near Brunswick if the garden is small; any can host a hog roast with permission. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Brunswick (BN1, BN3, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. A buffet can sit out all afternoon. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Brunswick
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Questions from Brunswick
Can you cater after a service at St Stephen's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you cook in St. Ann's Well Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is our garden big enough?
It depends on the space and access more than size. Describe the space and we will tell you honestly.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you cook it or do we?
We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Is crackling included?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Around midsummer it stays light in Brunswick until about 9:15pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is typically in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
If timings shift, tell us: we can hold the roast for a while.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Events we cater in Brunswick
You don’t need much on your side: an outdoor cooking spot and a contact on the day. We bring the rest.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Brunswick, including:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a fundraiser at a school like St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Towns and villages near Brunswick
Other occasions in Brunswick
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards