East Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Burwash
Looking for a hog roast day in Burwash? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Staff appreciation days
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
Book a hog roast in Burwash
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event in Burwash. In Burwash, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How our care home hog roast works in Burwash
In Burwash, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Popular choices include apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for garden fêtes and residents’ themed days.
Near Burwash, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Location
- Burwash (TN19)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books care home hog roast in Burwash?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Retirement community days
- Care home summer fairs
- Community open days
- Staff appreciation days
Bewl Water is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staffing on the day
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Hog roast days near Burwash
Burwash is about 10 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Burwash and the surrounding area. Burwash is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Stonegate station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Bartholomew, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Burwash is within about a mile of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN19, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Rother View and Hoppers Croft Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Burwash we cover include Burwash Weald (2 miles south-west), Burwash Common (2 miles south-west), Wood's Corner (4 miles south), Dallington (4 miles south) and Punnett's Town (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south), Hastings (12 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (11 miles south), Hailsham (11 miles south-west), Crowborough (10 miles west) and St Leonards (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Old Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burwash include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Admiral Vernon Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, we take the cooking off your team. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved to order by a chef
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Burwash
Other occasions in Burwash
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Away from opening windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Chicken can be added.
How we price a hog roast day
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
FAQs for Burwash
Is Burwash too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away