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Care Home Hog Roast in Rotherfield
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Rotherfield.
- Anniversaries of the home
- Garden fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
Planning an event in Rotherfield?
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Seating for residents
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Rotherfield
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
How our care home hog roast works in Rotherfield
Day centres and retirement housing near Rotherfield also book us, for themed days and gatherings. Whether it’s thank-you meals for staff and summer fêtes, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your residents.
For a care home near Rotherfield, tell us about lanes and the drive. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Area
- Rotherfield (TN6)
- County
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a hog roast day in Rotherfield
Rotherfield is about 2 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. Hosts in Rotherfield book us for care home events of all sizes. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as The Parish Church of St Denys sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Residents who remember days out at Crowborough Country Park may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Rotherfield, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Wherever your care home event is in TN6, we can roast on site for your residents. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and Church Walk; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover care home events in High Cross (1 mile south-east), Town Row (1 mile north-east), Argos Hill (1 mile south-east), Mark Cross (2 miles north-east) and Woolbridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (6 miles south) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Crowborough Country Park.
- Schools near Rotherfield include St Joseph Seminary (1.4 miles north-east) and Beacon Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing normally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is often easier.
FAQs for Rotherfield
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Rotherfield?
The closest is Crowborough station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can visitors eat too?
Many homes make it a family day.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Rotherfield
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The process
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. Late-September sunset in Rotherfield is about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. 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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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved to order by a chef
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Perfect for your care home event in Rotherfield
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
Hosts in Rotherfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Garden fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
- Retirement community days
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1.3 miles west.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
Places near Rotherfield
More for events in Rotherfield
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away