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Care Home Hog Roast in Merston
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Merston and across West Sussex.
- Home anniversaries
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre get-togethers
Planning an event in Merston?
Care home hog roast in Merston, carved to order
For care homes in Merston, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Popular choices include apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes, and we’re often booked for community open days and anniversaries of the home.
For a care home near Merston, tell us about lanes and the drive. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Merston (PO20)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Merston: care homes and access
Merston is about 3 miles south-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. We bring a hog roast day to care home events anywhere in Merston, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Merston is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as Church of St Giles sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO20. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Runcton (1 mile south-west), Colworth (1 mile east), Oving (1 mile north), North Mundham (1 mile west) and Lagness (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (15 miles east), Bognor Regis (3 miles south-east), Chichester (3 miles north-west), Selsey (6 miles south), Littlehampton (9 miles east) and Emsworth (9 miles west).
A little further out are The Chichester City Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and St Richard's Hospital (2.3 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include North Mundham Primary School (1.2 miles west) and Chichester High School For Girls (2.1 miles west)
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Occasions we serve in Merston
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement housing events
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre lunches
Families coming by rail can use the station: the closest railway station is Chichester station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
Your questions about a hog roast day in Merston
Can you roast near the sea around Merston?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Merston?
Chichester station, about 2.3 miles west of the centre.
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 frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Stuffing normally contains gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates are often easier for residents.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Towns and villages near Merston
Other occasions in Merston
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Merston
- The date and time of year
- Time on site
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Merston?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why Merston hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late May in Merston has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Request thin slices
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Serving on plates is often easier.
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Merston
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away