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Care Home Hog Roast in Newpound Common
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Newpound Common.
- Themed days
- Home anniversaries
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Newpound Common
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
About our care home hog roast in Newpound Common
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes. We are often asked to cater day centre events and staff thank-you lunches, with new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and thinly carved roast pork.
Country homes near Newpound Common often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Newpound Common (RH14)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Newpound Common
What’s the nearest station to Newpound Common?
Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Newpound Common?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. In late May, sunset in Newpound Common is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Care homes around Newpound Common
Newpound Common is about 8 miles west of Horsham, in West Sussex. Thinking about a hog roast day in Newpound Common? We can help. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Billingshurst station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
We cover care home events in every part of RH14 and the streets around it. Local streets include Newpound and Newpound Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in Billingshurst (2 miles south-east), Five Oaks (3 miles east), The Haven (3 miles north-east), Coneyhurst (3 miles south-east) and Tisman's Common (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north-east), Horsham (8 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south), Littlehampton (15 miles south), Rustington (15 miles south) and Broadfield (13 miles east).
Open spaces near Newpound Common include The Mens.
- Nearby schools include The Weald School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Arms Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be part of a wider event. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Newpound Common hosts choose us
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A spot that keeps access clear
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Why choose care home hog roast in Newpound Common?
Families and staff can join in.
People around Newpound Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Summer fêtes
- Day centre events
- Anniversaries of the home
- Family days with visitors
Old photos of The Mens can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- What the price includes, item by item
For event organisers in Newpound Common
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards