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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Highbrook, West Sussex
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Highbrook and the surrounding area.
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement community days
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast in Highbrook
Where the roaster can go in Highbrook
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Clear of bedroom windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Highbrook
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Highbrook
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we’re often booked for anniversaries of the home and community open days.
Country homes near Highbrook often have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Highbrook (RH17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Highbrook
What else we do in Highbrook
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Highbrook, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
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
Care home hog roasts in Highbrook
Highbrook is about 4 miles north-east of Haywards Heath, in West Sussex. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around Highbrook. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 16 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Balcombe station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. If your residents have links with All Saints Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Highbrook is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in RH17, we can roast on site for your residents. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Ardingly (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile west), Sharpthorne (2 miles north), West Hoathly (2 miles north) and Horsted Keynes (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (7 miles north-west), Horsham (11 miles west), Haywards Heath (4 miles south-west), Burgess Hill (7 miles south-west), East Grinstead (5 miles north) and Broadfield (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Parish Museum (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Highbrook includes Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Ardingly Inn (1 mile south-west)
How we price a hog roast day
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Highbrook?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Hosts in Highbrook book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Community open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Residents who remember days out at Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count families and staff too
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Halal is not offered
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Highbrook questions
Is Highbrook close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Highbrook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Do you cover Highbrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Highbrook and the rest of West Sussex included. Send us the address for a quote.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you serve on plates?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards