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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Lodsworth, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Lodsworth.
- Home anniversaries
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Open days
Book a hog roast in Lodsworth
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your care home event. For a summer hog roast day in Lodsworth, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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About our care home hog roast in Lodsworth
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater themed days and days for relatives.
At a rural home near Lodsworth, access matters. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Lodsworth (GU28)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Lodsworth: care homes and access
Lodsworth is about 11 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. Care home events in Lodsworth are part of our patch. We cover 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Graffham Common may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Lodsworth is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park.
This part of West Sussex takes in GU28, so your care home event can be anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on The Street, Shepherds Lane and The Croft or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Lickfold (2 miles north), Lurgashall (2 miles north), Ebernoe (4 miles north-east), Northchapel (4 miles north-east) and Ansteadbrook (6 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (15 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south-east), Emsworth (15 miles south-west), Rustington (15 miles south-east) and Storrington (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (2.7 miles west) and Midhurst Community Hospital (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackdown and Graffham Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Hollist Arms Public House (within half a mile south)
Where the roaster can go in Lodsworth
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level outdoor area
- Sign-off from management
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
How we price a hog roast day
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Count families and staff too
We set up under cover in the grounds, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Perfect for your care home event in Lodsworth
We fit in with your day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Lodsworth:
- Open afternoons
- Milestone days for the home
- Summer fêtes
- Retirement housing events
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of St Peter, is a good occasion for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Lodsworth questions
How far is Lodsworth from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Do you come to Lodsworth?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards