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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Steel Cross, East Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Steel Cross.
- Families’ days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Residents’ themed days
Care home hog roast in Steel Cross
How our care home hog roast works in Steel Cross
You know your residents best, so we follow your guidance and give you full allergen details. Whether it’s day centre events and garden fêtes, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and halloumi skewers for your residents.
For a care home near Steel Cross, tell us about lanes and the drive. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Where
- Steel Cross (TN6)
- Region
- East Sussex
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer hog roast day in Steel Cross, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your residents
Getting a price
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Steel Cross, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Where residents need modified meals, the kitchen prepares their portions while others enjoy the roast. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Steel Cross: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Steel Cross?
Crowborough station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Steel Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
How we price a hog roast day
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Steel Cross
- Time on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count families and staff too
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning a hog roast day in Steel Cross
Steel Cross is about 1 mile north-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We take a hog roast day to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Steel Cross. Steel Cross is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 21 miles away.
Volunteers from churches such as The Parish Church of All Saints sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Crowborough station, about 1.2 miles south. Steel Cross is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
This part of East Sussex takes in TN6. Whether your care home event is on Hindleap Avenue, Payne Close and Vachery Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Steel Cross we cover include Boarshead (1 mile north), Crowborough (1 mile south-west), Jarvis Brook (1 mile south), Marden's Hill (2 miles west) and Friar's Gate (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Lewes (15 miles south-west), Hailsham (14 miles south), Uckfield (7 miles south-west), South Malling (15 miles south-west), Heathfield (7 miles south-east) and Southover (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crowborough Country Park.
- Nearby schools include Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boars Head Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
- Sign-off from management
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Occasions we serve in Steel Cross
We adapt serving to suit residents.
However big or small the event in Steel Cross, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Day centre events
- Themed days
- Summer fêtes
- Staff thank-you lunches
Old photos of Crowborough Country Park can spark conversation during a hog roast day.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away