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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Old Town, East Sussex
Care home hog roast in Old Town: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Open days
- Days for relatives
- Day centre events
Care home hog roast in Old Town
Care home hog roast in Old Town, carved to order
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. For open days and day centre lunches, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
In Old Town, care homes, a hog roast day brings a sense of occasion. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- Old Town (BN21, BN20, BN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Count families and staff too
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Approval from the home
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Questions from Old Town
How far is Old Town from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Old Town?
Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you cover Old Town?
Yes, Old Town is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Perfect for your care home event in Old Town
Families and staff can join in.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Old Town, such as:
- Milestone days for the home
- Family days with visitors
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
Some homes in Old Town have links with a local church such as Church of St Mary, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
For event organisers in Old Town
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Old Town: care homes and access
Old Town is about 1 mile south-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We are happy to travel to Old Town for care home events and the places nearby. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 18 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Eastbourne station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station. Old photos of Combe Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Old Town is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN21, BN20 and BN22, we can roast on site for your residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Love Lane, Mill Road and Greys Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in Upperton (1 mile east), Meads (1 mile south), Eastbourne (1 mile north-east), Holywell (1 mile south) and Ratton Village (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Hastings (15 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (13 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastbourne District General Hospital (1 mile north) and Pevensey Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Old Town include Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include WMG Academy for Young Engineers (less than half a mile south) and Motcombe Infants' School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb Inn (less than half a mile east)
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Late May in Old Town 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.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or BN21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards