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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Earnley, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Earnley.
- Garden fêtes
- Themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast in Earnley
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
How our care home hog roast works in Earnley
In Earnley, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. Whether it is retirement community days and staff thank-you lunches, we can cook new potatoes, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
At a rural home near Earnley, access matters. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Earnley (PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Earnley: care homes and access
Earnley is about 3 miles north-west of Selsey, in West Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Earnley suit a hog roast. Earnley is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 26 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Earnley Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. From Earnley Manor Close, Bookers Lane and Drove Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Earnley, we also cover East Wittering (1 mile west), Almodington (1 mile north-east), Somerley (1 mile north), Shipton Green (2 miles north) and Birdham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (7 miles east), Chichester (6 miles north-east), Selsey (3 miles south-east), Littlehampton (14 miles east), Emsworth (7 miles north-west) and Rustington (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Selsey Lifeboat Museum (3.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Earnley includes Pilsey Island.
How it works
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your residents, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late-September sunset in Earnley is about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Earnley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A spot that keeps access clear
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Earnley
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Who books care home hog roast in Earnley?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
People around Earnley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Day centre lunches
- Days for relatives
- Community open days
Old photos of Pilsey Island can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Towns and villages near Earnley
More for events in Earnley
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Your team helps residents as needed.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Earnley: your questions answered
How far is Earnley from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Earnley?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away