East Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Cripp's Corner
We bring a hog roast day to Cripp's Corner and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
- Home anniversaries
A hog roast near Cripp's Corner
Care home hog roast in Cripp's Corner, carved to order
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. Typical bookings include garden fêtes and days for relatives, with rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Rural care homes near Cripp's Corner can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Area
- Cripp's Corner (TN32)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
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: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Cripp's Corner
We plan around the home’s routines.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Cripp's Corner, including:
- Day centre events
- Families’ days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Robertsbridge station, about 3 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. For a summer hog roast day in Cripp's Corner, residents can enjoy the garden in 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.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN32 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Care homes around Cripp's Corner
Cripp's Corner is about 7 miles north of Hastings, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits care home events around Cripp's Corner, whatever the venue. Cripp's Corner is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Cripp's Corner to Brighton (30 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Senlac Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. If your residents have links with St Marks Staplecross, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Cripp's Corner is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape.
For care home events in TN32, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. Other places close to Cripp's Corner we cover include Swaile's Green (1 mile south), Staplecross (1 mile north-east), Whatlington (2 miles south-west), Sedlescombe (2 miles south) and Snagshall (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (7 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south), Hastings Old Town (8 miles south) and Belmont (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Nortons Farm Museum (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Cripp's Corner includes Senlac Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
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What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cripp's Corner
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request thin slices
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered
- Count families and staff too
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Cripp's Corner
How far is Cripp's Corner from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
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.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards