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Care Home Hog Roast in Etchingwood
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Etchingwood.
- Milestone days for the home
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
A hog roast near Etchingwood
Who books care home hog roast in Etchingwood?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
However big or small the event in Etchingwood, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Days for relatives
- Seasonal events
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre lunches
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
Care home hog roast in Etchingwood, carved to order
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. For milestone days for the home and thank-you meals for staff, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your residents.
Country homes near Etchingwood frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- Etchingwood (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Winter afternoons in Etchingwood are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- 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. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Etchingwood?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Etchingwood
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Etchingwood: your questions answered
How far is Etchingwood from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Etchingwood?
Buxted station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Care homes around Etchingwood
Etchingwood is about 2 miles north-east of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Etchingwood is well within our area for care home events. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Etchingwood to Brighton (about 16 miles away).
Selwyns Wood is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. If your residents have links with Church of St Mary the Virgin, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Etchingwood is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22. Other places close to Etchingwood we cover include Potter's Green (1 mile north-west), Buxted (1 mile north-west), Framfield (1 mile south-west), Blackboys (1 mile south-east) and Hadlow Down (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (15 miles south-east), Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (10 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (5 miles north) and Newhaven (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Uckfield Community Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Tickerage Castle (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Etchingwood includes Selwyns Wood.
- Local pubs include The Buxted Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Seating for residents
- A named contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
Places near Etchingwood
Other occasions in Etchingwood
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away