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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Donnington, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Donnington.
- Garden fêtes
- Retirement housing events
- Home anniversaries
Slow-roasted pork in Donnington
About our care home hog roast in Donnington
In Donnington, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, with residents, staff and visitors eating together. For retirement community days and summer fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork for your residents.
Rural care homes near Donnington can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Donnington (PO20)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently 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
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Donnington, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Hog roast days near Donnington
Donnington is about 2 miles south of Chichester, in West Sussex. Care home events in Donnington are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 27 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Chichester station is about 1.6 miles away. With the B2201 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach. The coast is within about 6 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in PO20, we can roast on site for your residents. You’ll find Donnington on the B2201, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Hunston (1 mile east), North Mundham (1 mile east), Runcton (2 miles east), Chichester (2 miles north) and Portfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (5 miles east), Selsey (5 miles south), Littlehampton (11 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west), Rustington (12 miles east) and Angmering (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chichester Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles north) and St Richard's Hospital (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Donnington includes Nutborne Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you are ready. By late September, the light in Donnington goes at about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A spot that keeps access clear
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
Donnington questions
Do you come out to small places like Donnington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we will work alongside your kitchen.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Who books care home hog roast in Donnington?
We plan around the home’s routines.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Donnington. Typical bookings include:
- Family days with visitors
- Themed days
- Day centre lunches
- Summer fêtes
Volunteers from churches such as The Parish Church of St George sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Count families and staff too
We clear away quietly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards