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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Cooksbridge, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast day across Cooksbridge and East Sussex, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Themed days
- Open afternoons
- Retirement housing events
Book a hog roast in Cooksbridge
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Cooksbridge
Pork can be carved thinly and served on plates with potatoes and apple sauce, rather than in rolls if that’s easier. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. We serve halloumi skewers, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater staff thank-you lunches and sheltered housing gatherings.
Rural homes around Cooksbridge may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Cooksbridge (BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In summer, Cooksbridge has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Planning a hog roast day in Cooksbridge
Cooksbridge is about 2 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cooksbridge. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Cooksbridge to Brighton (about 7 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Offham Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. If your residents have links with Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Cooksbridge, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN8, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Station Mews, Chatfield Close and Chandler's Mead, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For care home events just outside Cooksbridge, we cover Chiltington (1 mile north-west), Barcombe (1 mile north-east), Barcombe Cross (2 miles north-east), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-east) and Upper Wellingham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (10 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find St John under the Castle Lewes (1.9 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Cooksbridge includes Malling Down and Offham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Rainbow Inn (0.5 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
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, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books care home hog roast in Cooksbridge?
It turns a normal day into an event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Cooksbridge:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Families’ days
- Care home summer fairs
- Milestone days for the home
Families coming by rail can use the station: Cooksbridge station serves Cooksbridge directly.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- Who carves and who serves
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved to order by a chef
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Cooksbridge questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Cooksbridge?
Cooksbridge has its own station: Cooksbridge station.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you cook in the kitchen?
In the garden or car park, agreed with the manager.
Can families and staff join in?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact on the day
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from emergency routes
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards