East Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Coleman's Hatch
We bring a hog roast day to Coleman's Hatch and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
- Retirement community days
Slow-roasted pork in Coleman's Hatch
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In late May, sunset in Coleman's Hatch is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roast in Coleman's Hatch, slow-roasted on site
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us, served between shifts. Whether it’s thank-you meals for staff and home anniversaries, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce and more.
Rural homes around Coleman's Hatch may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Coleman's Hatch (TN7)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For event organisers in Coleman's Hatch
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What affects the price in Coleman's Hatch
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china.
Care home hog roasts in Coleman's Hatch
Coleman's Hatch is about 4 miles south-east of East Grinstead, in East Sussex. Coleman's Hatch is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. We cater 289 places in East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 20 miles away.
If your residents have links with Holy Trinity Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, the nearest station is East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west. Coleman's Hatch is within about 2 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
Anywhere in TN7, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean a care home event in a garden on Shepherds Hill and Parrock Lane, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Coleman's Hatch, we also cover Upper Hartfield (1 mile north-east), Forest Row (1 mile west), Wych Cross (2 miles south-west), Chelwood Gate (3 miles south-west) and Duddleswell (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lewes (15 miles south), Crowborough (5 miles south-east), Uckfield (8 miles south), South Malling (15 miles south), Heathfield (12 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Bolebroke Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Brickfield Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Hatch Inn (under half a mile south-east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Coleman's Hatch
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Coleman's Hatch
Families and staff can join in.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Coleman's Hatch and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement community days
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre events
- Staff appreciation days
Residents who remember days out at Brickfield Meadow may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Also near Coleman's Hatch
What else we do in Coleman's Hatch
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Someone to meet us
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
Coleman's Hatch questions
What’s the nearest station to Coleman's Hatch?
East Grinstead station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards