West Sussex · England
Care Home Hog Roast for The Haven
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in The Haven.
- Seasonal events
- Day centre events
- Sheltered housing gatherings
Planning an event in The Haven?
Why choose care home hog roast in The Haven?
Families and staff can join in.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Days for relatives
- Garden fêtes
- Community open days
- Thank-you meals for staff
For families visiting by train, Billingshurst station is about 3.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
About our care home hog roast in The Haven
Serving times fit around the home’s day, whether that’s lunch or an afternoon event. We serve roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for residents’ themed days and care home summer fairs.
Near The Haven, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Location
- The Haven (RH14)
- County
- West Sussex
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count residents who need an alternative
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
Chicken can be added.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in The Haven
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Late-September sunset in The Haven is about 7:05pm, so autumn events are best at lunchtime.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- Photos of the grounds help us choose a safe spot.
- The kitchen shares residents’ dietary needs with us.
- Residents can see and smell the roast from the morning.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Nearby places to The Haven
What else we do in The Haven
For event organisers in The Haven
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Someone to meet us
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- Sign-off from management
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a hog roast day in The Haven
The Haven is about 3 miles north of Billingshurst, in West Sussex. We cover care home events in The Haven, as well as the surrounding area. The Haven is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. Our bookings stretch from The Haven to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
We cater care home events across the RH14 postcode area. If your venue is just outside The Haven, we also cover Five Oaks (1 mile south-east), Bucks Green (2 miles north), Slinfold (2 miles east), Rudgwick (2 miles north) and Tisman's Common (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles east), Horsham (5 miles east), Broadfield (11 miles east), Storrington (10 miles south), Billingshurst (3 miles south) and Bewbush (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Christs Hospital School Museum (3.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Ship Public House (under half a mile west)
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
FAQs for The Haven
Which station is closest to The Haven?
Billingshurst station, about 3.4 miles south of the centre.
Is The Haven close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
Do residents have to eat rolls?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Numbers
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or RH14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards