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Hog Roast Hire for Rottingdean
Planning a hog roast in Rottingdean? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire for Rottingdean
Hog roast hire around Rottingdean
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. A hog roast suits events around Rottingdean, whatever the venue. Rottingdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Wulfran's Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Thinking of a hog roast in Beacon Hill? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. Rottingdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Rottingdean is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across BN2 and the streets around it. Local streets include Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
A little further out are Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Rottingdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Local schools include Ovingdean Hall School (0.5 miles north-west) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duck Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
How our hog roast hire works in Rottingdean
Booking a hog roast means you don’t have to cook. We get there early, put up the cover and roast for hours, ready to carve when you are. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and work summer parties, with coleslaw, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
In a small place like Rottingdean, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Rottingdean
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Rottingdean: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Clubhouse events
- Festive gatherings
- Village fêtes and school fairs
For guests coming by train, Moulsecoomb station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who does not eat it. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
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.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
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Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Because the roast takes hours, daylight is worth planning: in Rottingdean, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast in Rottingdean
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater after a service at St Wulfran's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens when we hire a hog roast?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Is it just pork?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. There are vegetarian and vegan options as well.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Either: fully catered, where we roast, carve and serve, or DIY machine hire. Catering is the most popular choice.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards