West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Portslade, West Sussex
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Portslade.
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Planning an event in Portslade?
About our care home hog roast in Portslade
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. We are frequently asked to cater anniversaries of the home and open days, serving rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes.
In Portslade, care homes, a hog roast is a real event for residents. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Portslade (BN41, BN3, BN42)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Who books care home hog roast in Portslade?
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Portslade, including:
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Seasonal events
- Days for relatives
Residents who remember days out at Thundersbarrow Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch.
Questions to ask before booking
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
- How dietary needs are handled
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Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
For residents who need modified textures, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Portslade
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your residents
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Portslade
Can you roast near the sea around Portslade?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Portslade?
Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
For event organisers in Portslade
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning a hog roast day in Portslade
Portslade is about 1 mile west of Brighton and Hove, in West Sussex. Wherever your care home event is in Portslade, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex.
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Fishersgate station, about 0.7 miles south. Portslade is on or near the A293, so access for our equipment is simple. Portslade is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
This part of West Sussex takes in BN41, BN3 and BN42. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Crown Road and Drove Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Portslade include the A293, which makes travel to your care home event easy. If your venue is just outside Portslade, we also cover Hangleton (1 mile north-east), Southwick (1 mile south-west), Kingston by Sea (1 mile west), Shoreham-by-Sea (2 miles west) and Old Shoreham (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (12 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (9 miles north-east), Littlehampton (14 miles west), Lancing (5 miles west) and Rustington (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include British Engineerium (1.8 miles east) and Southlands Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Shoreham Beach and Thundersbarrow Hill.
- Nearby schools include King's School (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Mill House (within half a mile east)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Where the roaster can go in Portslade
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Someone to meet us
- Sign-off from management
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In summer, Portslade has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered
- Request thin slices
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards