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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Ridgewood, East Sussex
Planning a hog roast day in Ridgewood? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Seasonal events
- Staff appreciation days
- Milestone days for the home
Slow-roasted pork in Ridgewood
Step by step
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In late May, sunset in Ridgewood is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
How our care home hog roast works in Ridgewood
For care homes in Ridgewood, a hog roast day is a real occasion. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. Popular choices include new potatoes, apple sauce and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for families’ days and thank-you meals for staff.
In Ridgewood, care homes, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Our chef carves in front of your residents, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Ridgewood (TN22)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Ridgewood
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Ridgewood
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or TN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Care homes around Ridgewood
Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. A hog roast suits care home events around Ridgewood, whatever the venue. Ridgewood is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ridgewood to Brighton (about 13 miles away).
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Uckfield station, about 0.8 miles north. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St Saviour, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Ridgewood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN22. Local streets include New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Ridgewood we cover include Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Ridgewood include Brickfield Meadow.
- Local schools include Uckfield College (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Highlands pub (within half a mile north)
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Who books care home hog roast in Ridgewood?
Food can be carved thinly and served on plates.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Summer fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
Brickfield Meadow is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Someone to meet us
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A level spot in the garden or car park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count families and staff too
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
FAQs for Ridgewood
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Ridgewood close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Choose the time, and we will plan the roast around it.
How do you handle allergies?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, 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. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Ridgewood
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away