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Care Home Hog Roast in North Chailey
We bring a hog roast day across North Chailey and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Day centre events
- Garden fêtes
- Staff appreciation days
Book a hog roast in North Chailey
Allergies and dietary needs
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
China crockery is available on request.
How our care home hog roast works in North Chailey
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in North Chailey suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. Popular choices include roast potatoes, apple sauce and new potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for family days with visitors and milestone days for the home.
Country homes near North Chailey frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Area
- North Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in North Chailey?
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. Late-September sunset in North Chailey is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or BN8 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Care homes around North Chailey
North Chailey is about 4 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits care home events around North Chailey, whatever the venue. North Chailey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 11 miles away.
Visitors arriving by train should know that Plumpton station is about 3.6 miles away. Residents who remember days out at Ashenground and Bolnore Woods may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of North Chailey.
Anywhere in BN8, we can roast on site for your residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Station Road, Downs View and Downs View Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. North Chailey sits on or near the A275, so getting the roaster to your care home event is simple. Close by, we cover care home events in Chailey (1 mile south), Newick (1 mile east), South Street (2 miles south), Founthill (2 miles east) and Scaynes Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Seaford (15 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south), Hailsham (14 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Heaven Farm Museum (3.4 miles north) and Waterbury Castle (4.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Ashenground and Bolnore Woods.
- Local schools include Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles south) and Chailey School (2.3 miles south)
Who books care home hog roast in North Chailey?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around North Chailey, including:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Care home summer fairs
- Themed days
- Days for relatives
North Chailey is on or near the A275, so access for our equipment is simple.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How we price a hog roast day
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near North Chailey
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North Chailey: your questions answered
Is North Chailey too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to North Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Away from opening windows
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A spot that keeps access clear
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- 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