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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Handcross, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Handcross and the surrounding area.
- Home anniversaries
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Seasonal events
Slow-roasted pork in Handcross
Hog roast days near Handcross
Handcross is about 4 miles south of Crawley, in West Sussex. We take a hog roast day to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Handcross and the surrounding area. Handcross is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
Tilgate Lake is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Volunteers from churches such as All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, London Road and Windmill Platt, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Slaugham (1 mile south), Plummers Plain (2 miles south-west), Colgate (3 miles north-west), Broadfield (3 miles north) and Lower Beeding (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (4 miles north), Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (6 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-east), East Grinstead (10 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (15 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Hospital (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Tilgate Lake and Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Schools near Handcross include Handcross Park School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How our care home hog roast works in Handcross
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. We are often asked to cater family days with visitors and garden fêtes, with halloumi skewers, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Country homes near Handcross frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Handcross (RH17)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Handcross
Other occasions in Handcross
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request thin slices
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We clear away quietly.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Handcross
- Site access
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In summer, Handcross has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Questions from Handcross
What’s the nearest station to Handcross?
The closest is Balcombe station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Handcross close to London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do you handle allergies?
You will get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to staff cooking, your staff can focus on residents. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Who books care home hog roast in Handcross?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
However big or small the event in Handcross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Community open days
- Days for relatives
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Who carves and who serves
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A level outdoor area
- Seating for residents
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away