East Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Friston
Looking for a hog roast day in Friston? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Day centre events
- Seasonal events
- Retirement community days
Care home hog roast for Friston
Why choose care home hog roast in Friston?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Whatever the occasion in Friston, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Care home summer fairs
- Day centre lunches
- Residents’ themed days
- Families’ days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Eastbourne station, about 3.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The space, cover and access they need
Care home hog roast in Friston, slow-roasted on site
Day centres and retirement housing near Friston also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. Popular choices include roast potatoes, new potatoes and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for retirement housing events and day centre lunches.
In Friston, care homes, a hog roast is a real event for residents. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Where
- Friston (BN20)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning a hog roast day in Friston
Friston is about 4 miles south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Wherever your care home event is in Friston, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Old photos of Combe Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Some homes in Friston have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Friston is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN20, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Dene Side, Dene Close and Michel Close, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include East Dean (1 mile south-west), Birling Gap (1 mile south), Jevington (2 miles north), Old Town (3 miles east) and Meads (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (4 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (13 miles north-east), Seaford (4 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (7 miles north) and Uckfield (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (3 miles north-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (3 miles north). The countryside around Friston includes Combe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Tiger Inn (within half a mile south-west)
The process
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late May in Friston has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Away from opening windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Friston hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Also near Friston
What else we do in Friston
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Friston
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Friston close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will share allergen and menu details.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards