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Care Home Hog Roast for Jacob's Post
We bring a hog roast day across Jacob's Post and West Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Retirement housing events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
Book a hog roast in Jacob's Post
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Jacob's Post
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. For themed days and day centre get-togethers, we will put together a menu of roast potatoes, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
At a rural home near Jacob's Post, access matters. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Area hub
- West 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
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Planning a hog roast day in Jacob's Post
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast day in Jacob's Post? We cover the whole area. We cater 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Burgess Hill station is about 0.7 miles away. A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, is a good occasion for a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Jacob's Post, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in RH15, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Jacob's Post we cover include Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Within reach you will find Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
- Schools near Jacob's Post include Oakmeeds Community College (0.6 miles south-east) and St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (within half a mile north-west)
Perfect for your care home event in Jacob's Post
It turns a normal day into an event.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Jacob's Post, such as:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Seasonal events
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter afternoons in Jacob's Post are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Jacob's Post
Is Jacob's Post close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Jacob's Post?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve at lunch?
Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will share allergen and menu details.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: fill in our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Jacob's Post hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away