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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Birdham, West Sussex
Care home hog roast in Birdham: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Seasonal events
- Days for relatives
- Summer fêtes
Book a hog roast in Birdham
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
How our care home hog roast works in Birdham
For care homes in Birdham, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Whether it’s day centre lunches and retirement housing events, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and roast potatoes.
Rural care homes near Birdham can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Birdham (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We clear away quietly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Questions from Birdham
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Birdham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What do people get?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you cater in Birdham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Birdham and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Care homes around Birdham
Birdham is about 4 miles south-west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Birdham, from gardens to fields. Birdham is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Birdham to Southampton (26 miles away).
If your residents have links with St James' Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Visitors arriving by train should know that Fishbourne station is about 3.3 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cater care home events across PO20. Streets in the area include Old Common Close, Main Road and Walwyn Close, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Birdham we cover include Somerley (1 mile south-west), Almodington (1 mile south), Shipton Green (1 mile west), Highleigh (2 miles south-east) and Earnley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (6 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-east), Selsey (5 miles south-east), Littlehampton (13 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles north-west) and Rustington (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (4.1 miles north-east) and St Richard's Hospital (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Birdham include Pilsey Island.
- Local pubs include The Birdham Public House (within half a mile north-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In late May, sunset in Birdham is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose care home hog roast in Birdham?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
Hosts in Birdham book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Residents’ themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Families’ days
Old photos of Pilsey Island can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Towns and villages near Birdham
What else we do in Birdham
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Approval from the home
- Away from opening windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Birdham
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards