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Care Home Hog Roast in Old Shoreham
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Care home hog roast in Old Shoreham.
- Retirement community days
- Garden fêtes
- Open afternoons
Planning an event in Old Shoreham?
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Sign-off from management
- Seating for residents
- Flat ground in the grounds
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
Care home hog roast for your care home event in Old Shoreham
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. On the menu are halloumi skewers, new potatoes and roast potatoes, and we’re frequently booked for themed days and day centre lunches.
Near Old Shoreham, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Area
- Old Shoreham (BN43)
- County
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.
Events we cater in Old Shoreham
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Old Shoreham most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Families’ days
- Milestone days for the home
- Community open days
- Staff appreciation days
Old photos of Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
Old Shoreham: care homes and access
Old Shoreham is about 1 mile west of Shoreham-by-Sea, in West Sussex. Planning a hog roast day in Old Shoreham? We cover the whole area. Old Shoreham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Old Shoreham to Brighton (7 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Nicolas' Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Shoreham-By-Sea station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. The coast is within about a mile, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Anywhere in BN43, we can roast on site for your residents. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in Shoreham-by-Sea (1 mile east), Adur (1 mile north), Kingston by Sea (2 miles east), Southwick (2 miles east) and Castle Town (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Worthing (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (14 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (11 miles north-east), Littlehampton (11 miles west), Rustington (10 miles west) and Storrington (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Southlands Hospital (1.4 miles east) and Old Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Old Shoreham includes Lancing Ring and Adur Estuary RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Sir Robert Woodard Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Amsterdam pub (within half a mile north-east)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
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FAQs for Old Shoreham
Can you roast near the sea around Old Shoreham?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Old Shoreham 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 included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What time do you serve?
We fit around the home’s routine, whether lunch or later.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Old Shoreham
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Winter afternoons in Old Shoreham are short, with sunset at about 3:55pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or BN43 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards