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Care Home Hog Roast in Coolham
Care home hog roast in Coolham: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden fêtes
- Day centre lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
Care home hog roast in Coolham
How our care home hog roast works in Coolham
For residents, we carve thinly and serve on plates, which is easier for many people than a roll. Residents on modified diets should have meals prepared by your kitchen. Whether it is family days with visitors and residents’ themed days, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and roast potatoes and more.
Country homes near Coolham often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Coolham (RH13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For event organisers in Coolham
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The menu, 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.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Step by step
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer hog roast day in Coolham, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- 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
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
China crockery is available on request.
More for events in Coolham
Hog roast days near Coolham
Coolham is about 6 miles south-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater care home events of every size in Coolham. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coolham to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
If your residents have links with St Mary's Mission Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Old photos of Knepp Wildland can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Anywhere in RH13, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Coolham Road and West Chiltington Lane, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Goose Green (3 miles south), Gay Street (3 miles south-west), Adversane (3 miles west), North Heath (3 miles west) and West Chiltington (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north-east), Horsham (6 miles north-east), Worthing (12 miles south), Haywards Heath (13 miles east), Burgess Hill (12 miles east) and Littlehampton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Knepp Wildland.
- Local pubs include The Selsey Arms Public House (less than half a mile south)
Occasions we serve in Coolham
We fit in with your day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Coolham. Here are some of the most popular:
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre lunches
- Care home summer fairs
- Open afternoons
Visitors arriving by train should know that Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Coolham hosts choose us
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Coolham
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
Your questions about a hog roast day in Coolham
What’s the nearest station to Coolham?
Billingshurst station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Coolham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you handle allergies?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Whether you want china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away