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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Goddards Green, West Sussex
Looking for a hog roast day in Goddards Green? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff appreciation days
- Days for relatives
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast in Goddards Green
Questions from Goddards Green
Do you come out to small places like Goddards Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Goddards Green?
The closest is Burgess Hill station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Do you cover Goddards Green?
Yes, Goddards Green is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Care home hog roast in Goddards Green, slow-roasted on site
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Goddards Green suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve thinly carved roast pork, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and typical bookings are for day centre lunches and seasonal events.
Near Goddards Green, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Goddards Green (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Goddards Green
- Which meats and sides you choose
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
The process
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Winter afternoons in Goddards Green are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or BN6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Halal is not offered
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Hog roast days near Goddards Green
Goddards Green is about 2 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover care home events in Goddards Green, along with the towns and villages around it. Goddards Green is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Goddards Green to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
Residents who remember days out at Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For families visiting by train, Burgess Hill station is about 2.1 miles away. Goddards Green is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Care home events anywhere in BN6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many residents. From Cuckfield Road and High Hatch Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Main roads around Goddards Green include the A2300, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Hickstead (1 mile west), Abbotsford (1 mile east), Jacob's Post (1 mile east), Sayers Common (2 miles south-west) and Ansty (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (2 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Southway Junior School (1.1 miles south-east)
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Sign-off from management
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, it is easier for everyone to enjoy. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your care home event in Goddards Green
We adapt serving to suit residents.
In Goddards Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Care home summer fairs
- Open afternoons
- Retirement housing events
- Days for relatives
With the A2300 nearby, the home is easy for us to reach.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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