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Care Home Hog Roast in Sayers Common
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. Care home hog roast in Sayers Common.
- Seasonal events
- Community open days
- Day centre get-togethers
Care home hog roast in Sayers Common
How our care home hog roast works in Sayers Common
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Typical bookings include community open days and day centre lunches, with thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers.
Rural homes around Sayers Common may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Sayers Common (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Care homes around Sayers Common
Sayers Common is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We are happy to travel to Sayers Common for care home events. We cater all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 9 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Hassocks station is about 2.9 miles away. Old photos of Wolstonbury Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Sayers Common is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Care home events anywhere in BN6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Local streets include Goldcrest Drive, Dunlop Close and Reed's Lane; a care home event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Hickstead (1 mile north), Hurstpierpoint (1 mile south-east), Goddards Green (2 miles north-east), Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-east) and Jacob's Post (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (10 miles north-west), Worthing (12 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Clayton Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sayers Common include St Paul's Catholic College (2.2 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Sayers Common
It brings residents, families and staff together.
Hosts in Sayers Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Staff appreciation days
- Retirement housing events
- Open afternoons
- Milestone days for the home
Some homes in Sayers Common have links with a local church such as Christ Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Staffing on the day
Sayers Common: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Sayers Common?
Hassocks station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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 happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. By late September, the light in Sayers Common goes at about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We serve in the dining room or garden, as you prefer.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast day feels like an outing without leaving home. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Sayers Common hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- A named contact on the day
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Sayers Common
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Salads
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan residents can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
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More for events in Sayers Common
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards