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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Fontwell, West Sussex
Planning a hog roast day in Fontwell? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Care home summer fairs
- Open afternoons
Care home hog roast for Fontwell
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
About our care home hog roast in Fontwell
Day centres and retirement housing near Fontwell also book us, for themed days and gatherings. Popular choices include new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for thank-you meals for staff and sheltered housing gatherings.
Country homes near Fontwell often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Fontwell (BN18, PO20)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Someone to meet us
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Fontwell
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Care home hog roasts in Fontwell
Fontwell is about 5 miles north of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. A hog roast suits care home events around Fontwell, whatever the venue. We cater 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Barnham station is about 1.6 miles away. Residents who remember days out at WWT Arundel may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Fontwell, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
For care home events in BN18 and PO20, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include London Road, Cooke Road and Steeplechase Way, 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 Eastergate (1 mile south), Slindon (1 mile north-east), Nyton (1 mile south-west), West Barnham (1 mile south) and Slindon Common (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Worthing (11 miles east), Bognor Regis (5 miles south), Chichester (6 miles west), Selsey (10 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles south-east) and Lancing (14 miles east).
A little further out are Tote Copse Castle (2.2 miles south-west) and Arundel and District Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bignor Hill and WWT Arundel.
- Nearby schools include Eastergate CofE Primary School (1.1 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Halal is not offered
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following the home’s procedures.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer hog roast day in Fontwell, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 4:00pm, lunchtime is best.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a hog roast day in Fontwell
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Fontwell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve at lunch?
Serving time is up to you, lunch or an afternoon event.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Stuffing typically contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Fontwell, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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Perfect for your care home event in Fontwell
We plan around the home’s routines.
Whatever the occasion in Fontwell, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home summer fairs
- Families’ days
- Anniversaries of the home
Volunteers from churches such as Westergate Mission Hall sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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