East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Argos Hill, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast day in Argos Hill? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast for Argos Hill
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Winter afternoons in Argos Hill are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
How our care home hog roast works in Argos Hill
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Typical bookings include thank-you meals for staff and retirement community days, serving halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Country homes near Argos Hill often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Where
- Argos Hill (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Places near Argos Hill
More for events in Argos Hill
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Argos Hill
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or TN6 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Away from opening windows
- Sign-off from management
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Care homes around Argos Hill
Argos Hill is about 3 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Argos Hill and the surrounding area. Argos Hill is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Parish Church of St Denys, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Crowborough Country Park may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Argos Hill is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the TN6 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Argos Hill, we also cover High Cross (1 mile west), Town Row (1 mile north), Rotherfield (1 mile north-west), Woolbridge (1 mile south) and Mayfield (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (3 miles west), Uckfield (8 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and South Malling (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near Argos Hill include Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Argos Hill include Jameah Islameah School (1.3 miles north)
Argos Hill: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Argos Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Why choose care home hog roast in Argos Hill?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
People around Argos Hill book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Summer fêtes
- Retirement housing events
- Community open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Crowborough station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Why choose a hog roast in Argos Hill?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away