Brighton and Hove · England
Care Home Hog Roast in East Saltdean
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. Book a hog roast day in East Saltdean.
- Open days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Retirement community days
A hog roast near East Saltdean
How our care home hog roast works in East Saltdean
Retirement housing and day centres around East Saltdean book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken, and we are often booked for family days with visitors and staff appreciation days.
Care homes around East Saltdean are often in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Area hub
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Request thin slices
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
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East Saltdean questions
Is East Saltdean close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Send us the date, the address or BN2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books care home hog roast in East Saltdean?
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near East Saltdean, such as:
- Family days with visitors
- Residents’ themed days
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
For families visiting by train, Southease station, about 3.3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Away from emergency routes
- Someone to meet us
- Flat ground in the grounds
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
For event organisers in East Saltdean
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
About the food
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.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. In East Saltdean, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in East Saltdean
- A clear quote with everything listed
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Care homes around East Saltdean
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around East Saltdean, from gardens to fields. East Saltdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Volunteers from churches such as St Nicholas sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of East Saltdean. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Here we cover the BN2 postcode area, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away