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Care Home Hog Roast for Hickstead
Care home hog roast in Hickstead: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Retirement housing events
- Seasonal events
- Day centre get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Hickstead
Where the roaster can go in Hickstead
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Seating for residents
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hickstead
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Hickstead
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Whether it’s family days with visitors and retirement community days, we can cook apple sauce, roast potatoes and thinly carved roast pork.
Country homes near Hickstead frequently have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Timings are planned around your care home event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Other occasions in Hickstead
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. 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
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Hickstead: your questions answered
Is Hickstead too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Hickstead?
Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Planning a hog roast day in Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We’re happy to travel to Hickstead for care home events. Hickstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hickstead to Brighton (10 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, about 3.1 miles east, is the nearest station. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Hickstead, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cover care home events in every part of RH17 and BN6. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
Who books care home hog roast in Hickstead?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Hosts in Hickstead book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Open afternoons
- Families’ days
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Day centre events
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- The space, cover and access they need
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Site access
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. Late May in Hickstead has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards