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Care Home Hog Roast in South Chailey
We bring a hog roast day across South Chailey and East Sussex, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Open days
- Families’ days
- Day centre events
Care home hog roast in South Chailey
How our care home hog roast works in South Chailey
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. For summer fêtes and milestone days for the home, we’ll put together a menu of thinly carved roast pork, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your residents.
For a care home near South Chailey, tell us about lanes and the drive. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- South Chailey (BN8)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about a hog roast day in South Chailey
Which station is closest to South Chailey?
Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What about residents who do not eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
Do you come to South Chailey?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Who books care home hog roast in South Chailey?
It turns a normal day into an event.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near South Chailey:
- Summer fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Families’ days
- Open afternoons
Blackcap is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Travel and any London charges
Towns and villages near South Chailey
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What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your care home event in South Chailey. In late May, sunset in South Chailey is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Planning a hog roast day in South Chailey
South Chailey is about 4 miles north of Lewes, in East Sussex. We cover care home events in South Chailey. South Chailey is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from South Chailey to Brighton (about 9 miles away).
For families visiting by train, Plumpton station, about 1.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. South Chailey is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
We bring hog roasts to care home events all over BN8. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Mill Brooks, Whitegates Close and Brickyard Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover care home events in South Street (1 mile north), Chiltington (1 mile south), Chailey (2 miles north-east), East Chiltington (2 miles south-west) and Plumpton Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Seaford (13 miles south-east), Lewes (4 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (11 miles north-east), Uckfield (6 miles east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Lewes Castle (4.8 miles south) and Lewes Victoria Hospital (4.5 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blackcap and Malling Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find Swan Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Why choose a hog roast in South Chailey?
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What affects the price in South Chailey
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Halal is not offered
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
Ask about china.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Someone to meet us
- Seating for residents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away