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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hollington, East Sussex
Care home hog roast in Hollington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Care home hog roast in Hollington
About our care home hog roast in Hollington
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that is lunch or an afternoon event. Whether it is thank-you meals for staff and families’ days, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and apple sauce and more.
Around Hollington, some homes have limited outdoor space, so we check the space with photos first. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hollington
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Hollington
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Hollington?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
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What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Hollington has light until about 8:45pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Hog roast days near Hollington
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast day in Hollington? We can help. Hollington is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 30 miles away.
Hollington is on or near the A21, so access for our equipment is simple. Residents who remember days out at Church Wood and Robsack Wood may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in TN38, TN37 and TN34, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home event could be at a house on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Hollington is on the A21, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hollington include Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
- Nearby schools include William Parker Sports College (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Wishing Tree pub (under half a mile north-west)
Why choose care home hog roast in Hollington?
It turns a normal day into an event.
In Hollington and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open afternoons
- Themed days
- Retirement housing events
- Garden fêtes
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Anne, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
FAQs for Hollington
Is Hollington close to London?
About 51 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified textures are best done by the home; your team prepares those portions.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Where the roaster can go in Hollington
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Seating for residents
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- An activities lead or manager as contact
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
For event organisers in Hollington
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards