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Care Home Hog Roast in Rottingdean
Care home hog roast in Rottingdean: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Day centre lunches
- Home anniversaries
- Staff thank-you lunches
Care home hog roast in Rottingdean
How our care home hog roast works in Rottingdean
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. On the menu are new potatoes, apple sauce and roast potatoes, and we’re often booked for family days with visitors and garden fêtes.
Near Rottingdean, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Rottingdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where the roaster can go in Rottingdean
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A named contact on the day
- Seating for residents
- A level spot in the garden or car park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Also in Rottingdean
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Plan separately for halal if needed
We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.
Chicken can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Rottingdean: care homes and access
Rottingdean is about 3 miles west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Rottingdean and the surrounding area. Rottingdean is one of 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove where we cater.
If your residents have links with St Wulfran's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Old photos of Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Rottingdean. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cater care home events across BN2 and the streets around it. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Longhill Road, New Barn Road and Court Ord Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Ovingdean (1 mile west), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (6 miles west), Hove (5 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles west) and West Hill (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Square (3.6 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Rottingdean include Ovingdean Hall School (0.5 miles north-west) and Our Lady of Lourdes RC School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Duck Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Common questions in Rottingdean
Is Rottingdean too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Rottingdean?
Moulsecoomb station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
What allergens are in the food?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you cover Rottingdean?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rottingdean and Brighton and Hove. Send us the address for a quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Perfect for your care home event in Rottingdean
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Rottingdean. Typical bookings include:
- Community open days
- Day centre lunches
- Days for relatives
- Retirement housing events
Families coming by rail can use the station: Moulsecoomb station, about 3.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose a hog roast in Rottingdean?
Next to a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why Rottingdean hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. By late September, the light in Rottingdean goes at about 7:05pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards