East Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Polegate
Looking for a hog roast day in Polegate? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Day centre events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Open days
Care home hog roast for Polegate
How our care home hog roast works in Polegate
Day centres and retirement housing near Polegate also book us, for summer get-togethers and themed days. For family days with visitors and day centre events, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, apple sauce and rotisserie chicken.
Care homes around Polegate are often in converted houses with gardens. Tell us about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Polegate (BN26)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and the cost guide.
How we price a hog roast day
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Send us the date, the address or BN26 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose care home hog roast in Polegate?
We fit in with your day.
Hosts in Polegate book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Family days with visitors
- Themed days
- Garden fêtes
- Open days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St John's Church of England Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staffing on the day
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
- Count families and staff too
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Approval from the home
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- An activities lead or manager as contact
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
Care homes around Polegate
Polegate is about 3 miles south of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cover care home events in Polegate. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Polegate has its own station, Polegate station. Combe Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Polegate is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cover care home events in every part of the BN26 postcode area. Your care home event could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Church Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A27 and A2270, Polegate is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Polegate we cover include Wannock (1 mile south-west), Lower Willingdon (1 mile south), Willingdon (1 mile south), Filching (2 miles south-west) and Folkington (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (3 miles south-east), Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles south-west), Lewes (11 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Burlough Castle (3.4 miles west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Polegate includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include Willingdon Community School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Horse & Groom pub (under half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Polegate
Other occasions in Polegate
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your residents will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Late May in Polegate has light until about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Your questions about a hog roast day in Polegate
Which station is closest to Polegate?
Polegate has its own station: Polegate station.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Where will the roaster go?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
What about texture-modified diets?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll share allergen and menu details.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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