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Care Home Hog Roast for Ardingly
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Ardingly and the surrounding area.
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Days for relatives
A hog roast near Ardingly
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Ardingly
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. We’re frequently asked to cater staff appreciation days and day centre lunches, with rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Ardingly can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Location
- Ardingly (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from opening windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Ardingly
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Planning a hog roast day in Ardingly
Ardingly is about 3 miles north of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Ardingly for care home events and the places nearby. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that Balcombe station, about 2.5 miles west, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Ardingly.
Care home events anywhere in RH17 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. That could mean a care home event in a garden on High Street, Munnion Road and Price Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Ardingly, we also cover Little London (1 mile north), Highbrook (1 mile north-east), Lindfield (2 miles south), Horsted Keynes (2 miles east) and West Hoathly (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (6 miles north-west), Horsham (10 miles west), Haywards Heath (3 miles south), Burgess Hill (7 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Waterbury Castle (2 miles east) and Princess Royal Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Ardingly include Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ardingly Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Ardingly
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Towns and villages near Ardingly
Also in Ardingly
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How we price a hog roast day
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Request thin slices
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Questions from Ardingly
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ardingly?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you carve thinly?
We’ll serve however suits your residents.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Winter afternoons in Ardingly are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RH17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your care home event in Ardingly
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Ardingly, including:
- Residents’ themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre events
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Peter's Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards