East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Baldslow, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Baldslow.
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A hog roast near Baldslow
How our care home hog roast works in Baldslow
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. We’re frequently asked to cater families’ days and seasonal events, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
At a rural home near Baldslow, access matters. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Baldslow (TN37, TN34, TN38)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. In late May, sunset in Baldslow is about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
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.
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Common questions in Baldslow
Is Baldslow close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Baldslow?
The closest is Ore station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Time on site
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Baldslow
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Baldslow
For workplace bookings, 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.
Hog roast days near Baldslow
Baldslow is about 2 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. Hosts in Baldslow book us for care home events of all sizes. Baldslow is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Baldslow to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Church Wood and Robsack Wood may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Visitors arriving by train should know that Ore station, about 2.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Care home events anywhere in TN37, TN34 and TN38 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Whitworth Road, Fairfield Road and Westfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Baldslow include the A28, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. If your venue is just outside Baldslow, we also cover Hollington (1 mile south), St Helen's (1 mile south-east), Hastings (2 miles south), Silverhill (2 miles south) and Blacklands (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south), Polegate (14 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hastings Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Barn Theatre and Museum (1.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Baldslow include Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Victoria Inn (0.9 miles south-west)
Where the roaster can go in Baldslow
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
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Why choose care home hog roast in Baldslow?
We plan around the home’s routines.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Baldslow and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Days for relatives
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre events
Some homes in Baldslow have links with a local church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before booking
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards