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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Barcombe Mills, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Barcombe Mills.
- Milestone days for the home
- Open afternoons
- Care home summer fairs
Book a hog roast in Barcombe Mills
How our care home hog roast works in Barcombe Mills
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Popular choices include roast potatoes, new potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for home anniversaries and retirement housing events.
Country homes near Barcombe Mills often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Where
- Barcombe Mills (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Seating for residents
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
How we price a hog roast day
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a hog roast day in Barcombe Mills
Barcombe Mills is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Barcombe Mills suit a hog roast. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Old photos of Malling Down can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Barcombe Mills is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Other places close to Barcombe Mills we cover include Barcombe (1 mile west), Barcombe Cross (1 mile north-west), Upper Wellingham (1 mile south), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north) and Norlington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Museum of Agricultural Bygones (2.9 miles south-east) and Lewes Castle (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Barcombe Mills includes Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Barcombe Mills include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Anglers Rest pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include St John under the Castle Lewes (2.9 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A hog roast compared with other options
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request thin slices
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Your team helps residents as needed.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Perfect for your care home event in Barcombe Mills
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
However big or small the event in Barcombe Mills, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Days for relatives
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff thank-you lunches
For families visiting by train, Cooksbridge station is about 2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late May, sunset in Barcombe Mills is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Barcombe Mills: your questions answered
Is Barcombe Mills too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you do soft food?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; we will work alongside your kitchen.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
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Also in Barcombe Mills
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away