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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Fishbourne, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Fishbourne.
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Care home hog roast in Fishbourne
Care home hog roast in Fishbourne, slow-roasted on site
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re often booked for sheltered housing gatherings and summer fêtes.
Care homes around Fishbourne are frequently in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Some residents won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Request thin slices
- Plan separately for halal if needed
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Fishbourne
Which station is closest to Fishbourne?
Fishbourne station, in Fishbourne itself.
Is Fishbourne close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Seating for residents
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
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Why choose care home hog roast in Fishbourne?
We plan around the home’s routines.
Whatever the occasion in Fishbourne, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Staff appreciation days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Residents who remember days out at Stoke Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In Fishbourne, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or PO19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roasts in Fishbourne
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. Care home events in Fishbourne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Fishbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 26 miles away.
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Church of St Peter and St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. For families visiting by train, Fishbourne has its own station, Fishbourne station.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO19 and PO18, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Fishbourne, we also cover Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bishop Luffa School (0.7 miles east) and Central C of E Junior School (1.3 miles east)
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away