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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Bolney, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Bolney.
- Milestone days for the home
- Themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast in Bolney
Care home hog roast in Bolney, slow-roasted on site
Retirement housing and day centres around Bolney book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. Whether it is sheltered housing gatherings and home anniversaries, we can cook roast potatoes, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Near Bolney, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Bolney (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- 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
What happens on the day
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. Late-September sunset in Bolney is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Why choose a hog roast in Bolney?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Bolney
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Someone to meet us
- Away from emergency routes
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books care home hog roast in Bolney?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
People around Bolney book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre lunches
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Questions from Bolney
How far is Bolney from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Is Bolney too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
How we price a hog roast day
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Care home hog roasts in Bolney
Bolney is about 4 miles north-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Bolney suit a hog roast. Bolney is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bolney to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: Wivelsfield station is about 4.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Bolney.
For care home events in RH17, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as The Street, Cherry Lane and Top Street or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Bolney, we also cover Crosspost (1 mile south-west), Twineham Green (2 miles south), Twineham (2 miles south), Wineham (3 miles south-west) and Kent Street (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (8 miles north), Horsham (7 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles east), Burgess Hill (4 miles south-east) and East Grinstead (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Dene Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and Cuckfield Museum (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Chicken can be added.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away