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Care Home Hog Roast in Mackerel's Common
Planning a hog roast day in Mackerel's Common? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Retirement community days
- Seasonal events
- Day centre lunches
Slow-roasted pork in Mackerel's Common
About our care home hog roast in Mackerel's Common
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes. For retirement community days and seasonal events, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, new potatoes and roast potatoes and more.
For a care home near Mackerel's Common, tell us about lanes and the drive so we can plan our route. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Mackerel's Common (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. In late May, sunset in Mackerel's Common is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Mackerel's Common
Families and staff can join in.
Hosts in Mackerel's Common book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Milestone days for the home
- Garden fêtes
- Family days with visitors
- Staff appreciation days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Billingshurst station, about 4.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Mackerel's Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Mackerel's Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Mackerel's Common?
The closest is Billingshurst station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Who serves?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the grounds, never in the kitchen.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you cater in Mackerel's Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Mackerel's Common and West Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. 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 book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
For event organisers in Mackerel's Common
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Hog roast days near Mackerel's Common
Mackerel's Common is about 10 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mackerel's Common and the surrounding area. We cover 371 places across West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, is a good occasion for a hog roast. Old photos of The Mens can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Care home events anywhere in RH14 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. For care home events just outside Mackerel's Common, we cover Kirdford (1 mile south), Plaistow (2 miles north), Ifold (2 miles north), Balls Cross (2 miles south-west) and Wisborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Horsham (10 miles east), Broadfield (15 miles east), Storrington (9 miles south-east), Billingshurst (5 miles east), Bewbush (15 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include The Mens and Shillinglee Lake.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or RH14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Someone to meet us
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Flat ground in the grounds
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Towns and villages near Mackerel's Common
Also in Mackerel's Common
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away