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Care Home Hog Roast for Chiddingly
We bring a hog roast day across Chiddingly and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Family days with visitors
- Community open days
- Retirement community days
Care home hog roast in Chiddingly
Care homes around Chiddingly
Chiddingly is about 4 miles north-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. Wherever your care home event is in Chiddingly, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We cater 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 15 miles away.
Old photos of Selwyns Wood can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Some homes in Chiddingly have links with a local church such as The Parish Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Chiddingly is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in BN8 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Whitesmith (1 mile west), East Hoathly (2 miles north-west), Halland (3 miles north-west), Shortgate (3 miles west) and Blackboys (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south), Lewes (8 miles west), Hailsham (4 miles south-east) and Crowborough (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (4.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Chiddingly includes Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells Public House (under half a mile north)
About our care home hog roast in Chiddingly
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. Whether it is themed days and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Country homes near Chiddingly often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Chiddingly (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Chicken can be added.
Occasions we serve in Chiddingly
It turns a normal day into an event.
However big or small the event in Chiddingly, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Staff appreciation days
- Community open days
- Day centre events
- Retirement housing events
Families coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station, about 4.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Chiddingly
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Chiddingly?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are often easier for residents.
What allergens are in the food?
Allergen details are provided.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Timed around your day
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Chiddingly
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Winter afternoons in Chiddingly are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Nearby places to Chiddingly
What else we do in Chiddingly
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away