Brighton and Hove · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Saltdean
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 Saltdean.
- Open days
- Milestone days for the home
- Days for relatives
Care home hog roast for Saltdean
About our care home hog roast in Saltdean
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. Whether it is family days with visitors and garden fêtes, we can cook apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes for your residents.
Smaller homes around Saltdean may only have a modest garden, so we check the space with photos first. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
- Where
- Saltdean (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Saltdean
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.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
Plates are often easier for residents.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Who books care home hog roast in Saltdean?
We plan around the home’s routines.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Saltdean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Anniversaries of the home
- Open days
If your residents have links with St Nicholas, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
China crockery is available on request.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In summer, Saltdean has daylight until about 9:15pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Hog roast days near Saltdean
Saltdean is about 1 mile west of Telscombe, in Brighton and Hove. Planning a hog roast day in Saltdean? We can help. Saltdean is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Southease station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Old photos of Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Saltdean is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park. With the sea within about 5 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN2, we can roast on site for your residents. Whether your care home event is on Hill Road, School Lane and Lynwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to care home events in East Saltdean (1 mile east), Rottingdean (1 mile north-west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Roedean (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Brighton (4 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (6 miles west), Carlton Hill (4 miles west), Hanover (4 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include French Convalescent Home (3 miles west) and Brighton Motor Museum (3.5 miles west). The countryside around Saltdean includes Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve and Newmarket Hill.
- Schools near Saltdean include Longhill High School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to the usual lunch, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Saltdean
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing or the cost guide.
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Before you choose a spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Someone to meet us
- Flat ground in the grounds
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
- New potatoes
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards