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Care Home Hog Roast for South Malling
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in South Malling.
- Days for relatives
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Care home hog roast in South Malling
Care home hog roast in South Malling, carved to order
Your team knows each resident’s needs, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. For community open days and day centre get-togethers, we will put together a menu of apple sauce, halloumi skewers and new potatoes and more.
For a care home in a place like South Malling, a hog roast is a real event for residents. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- South Malling (BN7, BN8)
- County
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Care home hog roasts in South Malling
South Malling is about 1 mile north-east of Lewes, in East Sussex. South Malling is well within our area for care home events and the places nearby. South Malling is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 7 miles away.
If your residents have links with Church of St Michael, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast. Residents who remember days out at Malling Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch. South Malling is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park.
Anywhere in BN7 and BN8, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your care home event could be at a house on Lee Road, New Road and Mill Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. You’ll find South Malling on the A26 and A2029, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside South Malling, we also cover Lewes (1 mile south-west), Cliffe (1 mile south-east), Southover (1 mile south), Hamsey (1 mile north) and Offham (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (11 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).
A little further out are St John under the Castle Lewes (under half a mile south-west) and Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Malling Down and Cliffe Hill.
- Local schools include Lewes Old Grammar School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priory School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Elephant and Castle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Count residents who need an alternative
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
What affects the price in South Malling
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In late May, sunset in South Malling is about 8:50pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts early.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
South Malling questions
Could you cook in Railway Land?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is South Malling from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Can you serve on plates?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Occasions we serve in South Malling
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
In South Malling and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Residents’ themed days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Day centre get-togethers
- Family days with visitors
Visitors arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Lewes station, about 0.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, your staff can focus on residents. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why South Malling hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Seating for residents
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards