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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Plumpton Green, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast day in Plumpton Green? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Anniversaries of the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Plumpton Green
Care home hog roast in Plumpton Green, carved to order
We roast outdoors under cover in the garden or car park, well away from ambulance routes and away from opening windows. Typical bookings include themed days and milestone days for the home, with roast potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Rural care homes near Plumpton Green can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Location
- Plumpton Green (BN7)
- 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
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Perfect for your care home event in Plumpton Green
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Here’s what people in Plumpton Green most often book a hog roast for:
- Milestone days for the home
- Themed days
- Family days with visitors
- Summer fêtes
Volunteers from churches such as All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Away from opening windows
- Someone to meet us
- Seating for residents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Plumpton Green: care homes and access
Plumpton Green is about 3 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in East Sussex. Planning a hog roast day in Plumpton Green? We cover the whole area. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Plumpton Green to Brighton (8 miles away).
Visitors arriving by train should know that Plumpton station is in Plumpton Green itself. Old photos of Blackcap can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Plumpton Green, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Care home events anywhere in BN7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Station Road, West Gate and Riddens Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Plumpton Green we cover include East Chiltington (1 mile south-east), Streat (1 mile south-west), South Chailey (2 miles east), Ditchling Common (2 miles north-west) and Plumpton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles south-east), Hailsham (15 miles east), Crowborough (13 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft (2.5 miles west) and Clayton Castle (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Plumpton Green includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Blackcap.
- Schools near Plumpton Green include Chailey School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Fountain Inn (within half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- The date and time of year
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.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Plumpton Green
Other occasions in Plumpton Green
Common questions in Plumpton Green
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Plumpton Green too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In late May, sunset in Plumpton Green is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away