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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Cousley Wood, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast day in Cousley Wood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Staff appreciation days
Book a hog roast in Cousley Wood
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- A named contact on the day
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Cousley Wood
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How our care home hog roast works in Cousley Wood
In Cousley Wood, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. For community open days and home anniversaries, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork.
Rural care homes near Cousley Wood can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Cousley Wood (TN5)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We clear away quietly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Care homes around Cousley Wood
Cousley Wood is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Cousley Wood. Cousley Wood is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 27 miles away.
If your residents have links with Rehoboth Chapel, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 2.1 miles west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Cousley Wood, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
For care home events in TN5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. For care home events just outside Cousley Wood, we cover Newbury's (1 mile north-west), Pell Green (1 mile south-west), Wadhurst (2 miles south-west), Birchett's Green (2 miles south-east) and Shover's Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hailsham (15 miles south), Crowborough (9 miles west), Uckfield (14 miles south-west), Heathfield (9 miles south-west), Upper Horsebridge (15 miles south) and Hellingly (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (2.5 miles south-east) and Old Scotney Castle (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Cousley Wood include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Vine Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. In summer, Cousley Wood has daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- 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
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
It’s 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. Use our quote form.
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About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Events we cater in Cousley Wood
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cousley Wood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement housing events
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Staff appreciation days
Residents who remember days out at Bewl Water may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Before you book anyone
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
FAQs for Cousley Wood
Which station is closest to Cousley Wood?
The closest is Wadhurst station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will share allergen and menu details.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Travel to Cousley Wood
- How long the roast and service take
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Cousley Wood, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away