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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Colgate, West Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Colgate and the surrounding area.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement housing events
- Anniversaries of the home
Slow-roasted pork in Colgate
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who does not eat pork
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
How our care home hog roast works in Colgate
Day centres and retirement housing near Colgate also book us, for themed days and gatherings. We serve thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for open days and families’ days.
At a rural home near Colgate, access matters. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Colgate (RH13, RH12)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Who books care home hog roast in Colgate?
We fit in with your day.
People around Colgate book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Days for relatives
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre lunches
Residents who remember days out at Tilgate Lake may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Colgate
Which station is closest to Colgate?
Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Colgate too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Families and staff are welcome.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Colgate: care homes and access
Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast day in Colgate? We cover the whole area. Colgate is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Faygate station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. If your residents have links with St. Saviour's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Care home events anywhere in RH13 and RH12 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Local streets include Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For care home events just outside Colgate, we cover Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.
- Nearby schools include Cottesmore School (1.3 miles east) and Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dragon pub (within half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Where the roaster can go in Colgate
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A named contact on the day
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. By late September, the light in Colgate goes at about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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 pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Colgate
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards