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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ditchling Common, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Ditchling Common.
- Staff appreciation days
- Open afternoons
- Summer fêtes
Book a hog roast in Ditchling Common
How our care home hog roast works in Ditchling Common
Staff thank-you lunches are another reason homes book us. Whether it is staff thank-you lunches and seasonal events, we can cook rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and roast potatoes and more.
Rural homes around Ditchling Common may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Where
- Ditchling Common (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Ditchling Common questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Ditchling Common too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Do you come to Ditchling Common?
Yes, Ditchling Common is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Where does the hog roast go?
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’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Hog roast days near Ditchling Common
Ditchling Common is about 2 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Ditchling Common. We bring hog roasts to 371 places in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 8 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 1.6 miles west. Ditchling Common is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cater care home events across the BN6 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Ditchling Common, we also cover Wivelsfield (1 mile north), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles south-east), Streat (2 miles south) and East Chiltington (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north), East Grinstead (13 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Ditchling Common includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
- Nearby schools include Burgess Hill Girls (1.4 miles west) and The Burgess Hill Academy (1.8 miles west)
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Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Someone to meet us
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
How it works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook. Late-September sunset in Ditchling Common is about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ditchling Common
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Perfect for your care home event in Ditchling Common
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Ditchling Common, such as:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Garden fêtes
- Seasonal events
- Family days with visitors
Old photos of Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
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, depending on the season and the occasion.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Halal isn’t offered
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards