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Care Home Hog Roast in East Hoathly
Care home hog roast in East Hoathly: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Families’ days
- Themed days
- Garden fêtes
A hog roast near East Hoathly
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
How our care home hog roast works in East Hoathly
For care homes in East Hoathly, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. We serve new potatoes, halloumi skewers and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater community open days and retirement housing events.
Country homes near East Hoathly often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- East Hoathly (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late-September sunset in East Hoathly 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 set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care homes around East Hoathly
East Hoathly is about 4 miles south-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. We cater care home events of every size in East Hoathly. East Hoathly is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from East Hoathly to Brighton (14 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 4.2 miles north-west. Some homes in East Hoathly have links with a local church such as The Parish Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of East Hoathly.
For care home events in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Rectory Close; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to East Hoathly we cover include Halland (1 mile west), Whitesmith (1 mile south), Chiddingly (2 miles south-east), Shortgate (2 miles west) and Blackboys (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (11 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (11 miles south), Lewes (8 miles south-west), Hailsham (6 miles south-east) and Crowborough (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sussex Farm Museum (3.5 miles east) and Tickerage Castle (3.2 miles north). Within reach you will find Selwyns Wood.
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
FAQs for East Hoathly
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.
How far is East Hoathly from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing usually contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Events we cater in East Hoathly
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Hosts in East Hoathly book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Families’ days
- Day centre lunches
- Themed days
- Care home summer fairs
Old photos of Selwyns Wood can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground in the grounds
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in East Hoathly
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Towns and villages near East Hoathly
Other occasions in East Hoathly
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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