East Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Flimwell
We bring a hog roast day across Flimwell and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Garden fêtes
- Days for relatives
- Day centre events
Planning an event in Flimwell?
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Flimwell
The roaster cooks in the grounds, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. On the menu are halloumi skewers, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater thank-you meals for staff and care home summer fairs.
Country homes near Flimwell frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Flimwell (TN5)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Flimwell
- Menu choices and extras
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Flimwell?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Flimwell
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A level outdoor area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Flimwell
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
Flimwell: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Flimwell?
The closest is Etchingham station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What time do you serve?
Choose the time, and we’ll be ready.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Can you do soft food?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request thin slices
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Occasions we serve in Flimwell
We plan around the home’s routines.
Whatever the occasion in Flimwell, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Etchingham station, about 3 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In summer, Flimwell has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Flimwell
Other occasions in Flimwell
Care homes around Flimwell
Flimwell is about 10 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits care home events around Flimwell, whatever the venue. We cater all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Flimwell to Brighton (29 miles away).
Bewl Water is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Augustine's Church, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Flimwell is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in TN5, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, London Road and Corner Farm Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Flimwell is on the B2087, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Flimwell we cover include Stonecrouch (2 miles north-west), Ticehurst (2 miles west), Three Leg Cross (2 miles west), Cooper's Corner (2 miles south-east) and Bedgebury Cross (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south), Hailsham (15 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles west), St Leonards (14 miles south) and Hastings Old Town (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles north). Open spaces near Flimwell include Bewl Water.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away