East Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Battle
We bring a hog roast day to Battle and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement housing events
- Staff thank-you lunches
A hog roast near Battle
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Seating for residents
- Someone to meet us
- Away from emergency routes
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
How our care home hog roast works in Battle
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for thank-you meals for staff and care home summer fairs.
For a care home in a place like Battle, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Battle (TN33)
- County
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Why choose a hog roast in Battle?
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Working with your venue
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Questions from Battle
Which station is closest to Battle?
Battle station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
How far is Battle from London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. By late September, the light in Battle goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN33 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Battle
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking, while still preparing any modified meals.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Battle, including:
- Garden fêtes
- Open days
- Retirement community days
- Staff appreciation days
Senlac Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Battle
Also in Battle
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Hog roast days near Battle
Battle is about 5 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Battle. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Battle to Brighton (27 miles away).
Some homes in Battle have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The A271 and A2100 make Battle a simple journey for us. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Battle.
Care home events anywhere in TN33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. From High Street, Market Road and Station Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Battle is on the A271 and A2100, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Other places close to Battle we cover include Steven's Crouch (2 miles west), Netherfield (2 miles north-west), Mountfield (2 miles north), John's Cross (3 miles north) and Penhurst (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Hastings (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (5 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (5 miles south-east) and Polegate (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Battle Museum of Local History (less than half a mile north) and Conquest Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battle include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Local schools include Claverham Community College (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Abbey Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away