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Care Home Hog Roast for Hurstpierpoint
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 Hurstpierpoint.
- Family days with visitors
- Open days
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast for Hurstpierpoint
How our care home hog roast works in Hurstpierpoint
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. For families’ days and care home summer fairs, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, new potatoes and halloumi skewers and more.
Around Hurstpierpoint, homes often have a garden and drive. Tell us about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Hurstpierpoint (BN6)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, your kitchen looks after those portions. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Hurstpierpoint hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Care homes around Hurstpierpoint
Hurstpierpoint is about 3 miles south-west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cater care home events across Hurstpierpoint and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
Some homes in Hurstpierpoint have links with a local church such as Hurstpierpoint Baptist Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at Wolstonbury Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Hurstpierpoint, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Here we cover the BN6 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Marchants Close and Marchants Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. With the B2116 close by, Hurstpierpoint is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Hurstpierpoint, we also cover Hurst Wickham (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile north-west), Hassocks (1 mile south-east), Keymer (2 miles south-east) and Goddards Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles north-east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Clayton Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Nearby schools include Downlands Community School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Poacher pub (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Hurstpierpoint
How far is Hurstpierpoint from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we will work alongside your kitchen.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Seating for residents
- Approval from the home
- A level outdoor area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Late-September sunset in Hurstpierpoint is about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your residents
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books care home hog roast in Hurstpierpoint?
We plan around the home’s routines.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Hurstpierpoint:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Garden fêtes
The B2116 make Hurstpierpoint a simple journey for us.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
Towns and villages near Hurstpierpoint
Also in Hurstpierpoint
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away