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Care Home Hog Roast in Ringmer
Looking for a hog roast day in Ringmer? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Garden fêtes
- Seasonal events
Slow-roasted pork in Ringmer
How it works
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. By late September, the light in Ringmer goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- You tell us when, how many and where.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Care home hog roast for your care home event in Ringmer
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. On the menu are apple sauce, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for sheltered housing gatherings and open afternoons.
Smaller homes around Ringmer may only have a modest garden, so send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Location
- Ringmer (BN8)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
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.
Ringmer: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Ringmer from London?
About 42 miles from central London.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What allergens are in the food?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day; just tell us total numbers.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Towns and villages near Ringmer
What else we do in Ringmer
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from emergency routes
- A named contact on the day
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Ringmer
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Here’s what people in Ringmer most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Community open days
- Residents’ themed days
- Staff thank-you lunches
Families coming by rail can use the station: Glynde station is about 2.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Ringmer
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Tell us who does not eat pork
A named contact in the home helps on the day.
Add potatoes and apple sauce.
Hog roast days near Ringmer
Ringmer is about 3 miles north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. From village halls to gardens and fields, care home events around Ringmer suit a hog roast. We cater 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Cliffe Hill may enjoy talking about them over lunch. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Ringmer.
For care home events in BN8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many residents. From Ashcroft Close, Springett Avenue and Danforth Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Ashton Green (1 mile east), Glyndebourne (1 mile south), Glynde (2 miles south), Cliffe (2 miles south-west) and South Malling (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (12 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south), Lewes (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles east), Crowborough (12 miles north-east) and Uckfield (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewes Victoria Hospital (3 miles south-west) and South Malling Without (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.
- Nearby schools include Ringmer Community College and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Anchor pub (within half a mile north)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away