East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hellingly, East Sussex
We bring a hog roast day to Hellingly and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Care home summer fairs
- Open days
- Family days with visitors
Care home hog roast for Hellingly
Care home hog roast in Hellingly, slow-roasted on site
For care homes in Hellingly, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For seasonal events and retirement community days, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, halloumi skewers and thinly carved roast pork and more.
Smaller homes around Hellingly may only have a modest garden, so send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Hellingly (BN27)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Hellingly questions
How far is Hellingly from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Hellingly?
The closest is Polegate station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Why choose a hog roast in Hellingly?
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Someone to meet us
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level outdoor area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Hellingly
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Hellingly, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a hog roast day in Hellingly
Hellingly is about 1 mile north of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater care home events across Hellingly and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cater 289 places across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hellingly to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
Families coming by rail can use the station: Polegate station is about 4.3 miles away. Hellingly is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of the BN27 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, Cheviot Street and Iris Close, 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 Upper Horsebridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Horsebridge (1 mile west), Magham Down (1 mile east), Hailsham (1 mile south) and Tile Hurst (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (7 miles south), Hastings (13 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (9 miles east), Seaford (10 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Crowborough (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Hellingly Hospital Railway (under half a mile north) and Sussex Farm Museum (3.6 miles north).
- Local schools include Hailsham Community College (1.2 miles south)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Hellingly
- The date and time of year
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or BN27 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Hellingly
More for events in Hellingly
Events we cater in Hellingly
We fit in with your day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hellingly:
- Retirement community days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Anniversaries of the home
- Days for relatives
Volunteers from churches such as Emmanuel sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away