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Care Home Hog Roast for Ellen's Green
Care home hog roast in Ellen's Green: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Day centre lunches
- Open days
- Themed days
A hog roast near Ellen's Green
Care home hog roast in Ellen's Green, carved to order
In Ellen's Green, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. For staff appreciation days and open days, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and halloumi skewers.
Country homes near Ellen's Green frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Ellen's Green (RH12)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
How we price a hog roast day
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Questions from Ellen's Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ellen's Green?
Warnham station, about 4 miles east of the centre.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can families and staff join in?
Families and staff are welcome.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Hog roast days near Ellen's Green
Ellen's Green is about 5 miles north-west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Hosts in Ellen's Green book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Warnham station, about 4 miles east. Ellen's Green is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in RH12, we can bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover care home events in Walliswood (2 miles north-east), Mayes Green (2 miles north), Ewhurst Green (3 miles north), Ewhurst (3 miles north) and Cranleigh (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles east), Horsham (5 miles south-east), Broadfield (9 miles east), Storrington (13 miles south), Billingshurst (6 miles south) and Bewbush (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Ellen's Green includes Warnham LNR and Vann Lake.
Where the roaster can go in Ellen's Green
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Towns and villages near Ellen's Green
Also in Ellen's Green
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Occasions we serve in Ellen's Green
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Ellen's Green most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Community open days
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
- Summer fêtes
Old photos of Vann Lake can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter afternoons in Ellen's Green are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards