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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Telscombe Cliffs, East Sussex
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast day in Telscombe Cliffs and the surrounding area.
- Garden fêtes
- Milestone days for the home
- Staff appreciation days
Slow-roasted pork in Telscombe Cliffs
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Care home hog roast in Telscombe Cliffs, slow-roasted on site
We roast through the morning and serve at the time that suits the home’s routine, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. Popular choices include apple sauce, new potatoes and thinly carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater day centre lunches and care home summer fairs.
For a care home in a place like Telscombe Cliffs, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Telscombe Cliffs (BN10)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Telscombe Cliffs
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Telscombe Cliffs, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, use our quote form.
Step by step
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your care home event in Telscombe Cliffs. For a summer hog roast day in Telscombe Cliffs, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every care home event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Telscombe Cliffs
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Here’s what people in Telscombe Cliffs most often book a hog roast for:
- Day centre events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Residents’ themed days
- Retirement community days
If your residents have links with Ascension Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Telscombe Cliffs questions
Which station is closest to Telscombe Cliffs?
Newhaven Town station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you cook at a care home?
In the garden or car park, in a spot you approve.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
Places near Telscombe Cliffs
Other occasions in Telscombe Cliffs
Where the roaster can go in Telscombe Cliffs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear of bedroom windows
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Planning a hog roast day in Telscombe Cliffs
Telscombe Cliffs is about 3 miles west of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Telscombe Cliffs is well within our area for care home events. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 6 miles away.
Old photos of Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. For families visiting by train, Newhaven Town station is about 2.9 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Telscombe Cliffs, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in BN10, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Park Avenue, Ambleside Avenue and Park View Rise or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For care home events just outside Telscombe Cliffs, we cover Telscombe (1 mile north), Peacehaven (1 mile east), East Saltdean (1 mile west), Saltdean (1 mile west) and Piddinghoe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (13 miles east), Seaford (5 miles east), Lewes (5 miles north), Hailsham (12 miles east), Uckfield (13 miles north-east) and Newhaven (3 miles east).
A little further out are Planet Earth Museum (2.8 miles east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Telscombe Cliffs include Itford Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Peacehaven Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Smugglers Rest pub (0.6 miles west)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards