Brighton and Hove · England
Hog Roast Hire for Carlton Hill
We bring a hog roast to Carlton Hill and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Planning an event in Carlton Hill?
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. 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
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Hog roast hire for your event in Carlton Hill
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. Typical bookings include corporate events and gatherings after a funeral, with crackling, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
A place like Carlton Hill often has a village hall, a recreation ground or a pub garden nearby; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Carlton Hill (BN2, BN1, BN50)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What else we do in Carlton Hill
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late September evenings in Carlton Hill lose the light at about 7:05pm, and in December it’s nearer 3:55pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Carlton Hill, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Carlton Hill: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Carlton Hill?
Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you roast near the sea around Carlton Hill?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
How we price a hog roast
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Hog roast hire around Carlton Hill
Carlton Hill is about 1 mile south of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Carlton Hill. We bring hog roasts to all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
Parks such as Queen's Park normally need permission from the council or landowner for any cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, Brighton station, about 0.5 miles north-west, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Carlton Hill, and some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles on site. Ask your venue about gas cooking and access. Carlton Hill is within about a mile of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN2, BN1 and BN50, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From New Road, North Road and Brills Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A259, Carlton Hill is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Carlton Hill, we also cover Hanover (1 mile north), Brighton (1 mile north), West Hill (1 mile north-west), Kemptown (1 mile south-east) and Seven Dials (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles north-west), Patcham (3 miles north), Westdene (3 miles north-west) and Saltdean (4 miles east). Carlton Hill is among the bigger towns we cover in Brighton and Hove, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Sussex Eye Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Churchill Square (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Whitehawk Hill and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Carlton Hill include Academy of Creative Training (within half a mile south) and Brighton Girls (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Devonshire Arms (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose hog roast hire in Carlton Hill?
A hog roast is memorable. It is food and a bit of theatre at the same time.
People around Carlton Hill book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Weddings and receptions
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Club events and presentations
- Staff days and open days
For a fundraiser at a school like Carlton Hill 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 space, cover and access they need
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away