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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Hurst Wickham, West Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in Hurst Wickham.
- Family days with visitors
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
Slow-roasted pork in Hurst Wickham
How our care home hog roast works in Hurst Wickham
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff. Whether it’s open days and thank-you meals for staff, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Hurst Wickham can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Hurst Wickham (BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. In summer, Hurst Wickham has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a hog roast in Hurst Wickham?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Hurst Wickham hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- All the equipment comes with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Hurst Wickham
Things that change the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Hurst Wickham
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Hurst Wickham close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can families and staff join in?
It works well as a day with families; just tell us total numbers.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count residents who need an alternative
We clear away quietly.
Chicken can be added.
Hog roast days near Hurst Wickham
Hurst Wickham is about 2 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover care home events in Hurst Wickham, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St George sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Families coming by rail can use the station: Hassocks station is about 1 mile away. Hurst Wickham is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We cater care home events across the BN6 postcode area. That could mean a care home event in a garden on College Lane, Hurst Wickham Close and Belmont Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Hurstpierpoint (1 mile west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (1 mile south-east), Clayton (2 miles south-east) and Sayers Common (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), East Grinstead (15 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Clayton Castle (1.9 miles south) and The Budding Foundation Museum of Gardening (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Poacher pub (0.5 miles west)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Someone to meet us
- Seating for residents
- Away from emergency routes
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Also near Hurst Wickham
More for events in Hurst Wickham
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Occasions we serve in Hurst Wickham
We adapt serving to suit residents.
However big or small the event in Hurst Wickham, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Open days
- Families’ days
- Care home summer fairs
- Themed days
Residents who remember days out at Wolstonbury Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards