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Care Home Hog Roast in Norlington
Planning a hog roast day in Norlington? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Themed days
- Family days with visitors
A hog roast near Norlington
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
How our care home hog roast works in Norlington
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. We’re frequently asked to cater days for relatives and open days, serving thinly carved roast pork, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Rural care homes near Norlington can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Norlington (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why choose care home hog roast in Norlington?
It turns a normal day into an event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Norlington. Here are some of the most popular:
- Seasonal events
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden fêtes
For families visiting by train, Lewes station, about 2.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- A named contact on the day
- A level spot in the garden or car park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
FAQs for Norlington
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Norlington from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are frequently easier for residents.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Late May in Norlington has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- 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
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Care home hog roasts in Norlington
Norlington is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover care home events in Norlington, as well as the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 289 places across East Sussex. Our bookings stretch from Norlington to Brighton (9 miles away).
Some homes in Norlington have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Residents who remember days out at Cliffe Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. Norlington is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park.
For care home events in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Norlington Lane and Norlington Court, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Broyle Side (1 mile east), Upper Wellingham (1 mile north-west), Barcombe Mills (2 miles north-west), Barcombe (2 miles north-west) and Rose Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (9 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include South Malling Without (2 miles south) and Lewes Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Norlington include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Schools near Norlington include Ringmer Primary and Nursery School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Anchor pub (0.5 miles south)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Norlington
More for events in Norlington
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards