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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Alciston, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast day in Alciston? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Summer fêtes
- Open afternoons
Planning an event in Alciston?
Perfect for your care home event in Alciston
Families and staff can join in.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Alciston. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement community days
Firle Beacon is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Alciston
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. We’re often asked to cater day centre lunches and anniversaries of the home, serving rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Alciston can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Area
- Alciston (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Alciston
Other occasions in Alciston
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
FAQs for Alciston
Can you roast near the sea around Alciston?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Alciston?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you provide allergen information?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
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.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Alciston
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Alciston: care homes and access
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. We cater care home events of every size in Alciston. We cover 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 12 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Parish Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Families coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Alciston. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in BN26, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Rose Cottage Inn (less than half a mile west)
Why choose a hog roast in Alciston?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Winter afternoons in Alciston are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away