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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Founthill, East Sussex
Care home hog roast in Founthill: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Summer fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
Book a hog roast in Founthill
How our care home hog roast works in Founthill
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear. Typical bookings include retirement community days and day centre lunches, with apple sauce, roast potatoes and halloumi skewers.
At a rural home near Founthill, access matters so we can plan our route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Founthill (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Winter afternoons in Founthill are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A named contact on the day
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Founthill
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Founthill
How far is Founthill from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Founthill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you come to Founthill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Founthill and East Sussex. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Why choose care home hog roast in Founthill?
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Founthill, such as:
- Retirement housing events
- Days for relatives
- Open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 3.3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count families and staff too
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
A hog roast compared with other options
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Care home hog roasts in Founthill
Founthill is about 3 miles west of Uckfield, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits care home events around Founthill, whatever the venue. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Founthill to Brighton (about 11 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Founthill, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the BN8 postcode area, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Newick (1 mile north-west), Chailey (1 mile west), North Chailey (2 miles west), South Street (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Seaford (13 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Crowborough (9 miles north-east), Uckfield (3 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).
A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Heaven Farm Museum (3.9 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (0.7 miles north)
Nearby places to Founthill
More for events in Founthill
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards