West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in River, West Sussex
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast day makes the food part of your care home event in River.
- Family days with visitors
- Retirement housing events
- Themed days
Planning an event in River?
About our care home hog roast in River
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. Whether it’s families’ days and themed days, we will put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and roast potatoes.
Rural homes around River may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- River (GU28)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
Perfect for your care home event in River
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Residents’ themed days
- Days for relatives
- Anniversaries of the home
- Retirement community days
Graffham Common is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Other occasions in River
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Away from emergency routes
- Someone to meet us
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in River
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Hog roast days near River
River is about 12 miles east of Petersfield, in West Sussex. We cater care home events across River and nearby, from gardens to fields. We bring hog roasts to all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Peter, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of River.
We cover care home events in every part of the GU28 postcode area. Other places close to River we cover include Upperton (1 mile east), Selham (2 miles south), Tillington (2 miles south-east), South Ambersham (2 miles south-west) and Hampers Green (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (14 miles south-east), Rustington (15 miles south-east), Storrington (11 miles south-east) and Billingshurst (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lodsworth Castle (1.3 miles south) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common and Blackdown.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hollist Arms Public House (0.7 miles west)
FAQs for River
How far is River from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is River too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you do soft food?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We will share allergen and menu details.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
For event organisers in River
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How the day works
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. Late May in River has light until about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU28 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Halal isn’t offered
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards