Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast Hire for Saltdean
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Saltdean and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Hog roast hire for Saltdean
Hog roast hire for your event in Saltdean
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and sports clubs and societies.
In and around Saltdean, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Saltdean (BN2)
- 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
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
Prefer to cook yourself? Ask about DIY machine hire.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Saltdean: venues, access and local tips
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Saltdean, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Saltdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove we cover.
PTAs at schools such as Saltdean Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Churches such as St Nicholas rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by normally does. Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers. Saltdean is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cater events across the BN2 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. 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).
Well-known places in the area include 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.
- Schools near Saltdean include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Light matters for a long roast: in Saltdean, sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, while in December the light goes at about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Saltdean
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
Common questions in Saltdean
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas: can you cater?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Is our garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level, open spot away from the house and trees, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a picture.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away