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Care Home Hog Roast in East Grinstead
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in East Grinstead.
- Themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Anniversaries of the home
Planning an event in East Grinstead?
Care home hog roast in East Grinstead, slow-roasted on site
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. For summer fêtes and retirement housing events, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your residents.
In a town like East Grinstead, care homes, sheltered housing and day centres all book hog roast days. We cook in the garden or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Where
- East Grinstead (RH19)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In late May, sunset in East Grinstead is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in East Grinstead
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Plates or china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in East Grinstead?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in East Grinstead. Typical bookings include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Days for relatives
- Open afternoons
- Garden fêtes
If your residents have links with Our Lady and St Peter's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- Who carves and who serves
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Chicken can be added.
Why choose a hog roast in East Grinstead?
For residents who need modified textures, your kitchen looks after those portions. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Approval from the home
- Seating for residents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Care home hog roasts in East Grinstead
East Grinstead is about 8 miles east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast day in East Grinstead? We cover the whole area. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
For families visiting by train, East Grinstead station serves East Grinstead directly. East Grinstead is on or near the A22 and A264, so access for our equipment is simple. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Grinstead, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in RH19 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and London Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around East Grinstead include the A22 and A264, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Dormans Park (1 mile north), Saint Hill Green (2 miles south), Felbridge (2 miles north-west), Ashurst Wood (2 miles south-east) and Felcourt (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (8 miles west), Horsham (14 miles west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (13 miles south-west), Broadfield (9 miles west) and Bewbush (9 miles west). East Grinstead is one of the larger places we cover in West Sussex, with lots of choice for care home events.
A little further out are East Grinstead Museum (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Victoria Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local schools include Sackville School (0.7 miles south-east) and Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Railway pub (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to East Grinstead
Also in East Grinstead
FAQs for East Grinstead
Do you cater at venues 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.
How far is East Grinstead from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away