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Hog Roast for Care Homes in West Blatchington, Brighton and Hove
Care home hog roast in West Blatchington: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Home anniversaries
- Garden fêtes
- Themed days
Care home hog roast for West Blatchington
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in West Blatchington
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Care home hog roast in West Blatchington, slow-roasted on site
Retirement housing and day centres around West Blatchington book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. We serve rotisserie chicken, thinly carved roast pork and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for staff thank-you lunches and garden fêtes.
In West Blatchington, care homes, a hog roast is a real event for residents. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- West Blatchington (BN3)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in West Blatchington?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near West Blatchington
Other occasions in West Blatchington
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. In West Blatchington, December daylight ends around 3:55pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us who does not eat pork
- Count families and staff too
We clear away quietly.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning a hog roast day in West Blatchington
West Blatchington is about 1 mile north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Thinking about a hog roast day in West Blatchington? We can help. West Blatchington is one of 30 places in Brighton and Hove we cover.
Ladies Mile is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Visitors arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Aldrington station, roughly 0.7 miles south of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of West Blatchington. With the sea within about 3 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
This part of Brighton and Hove takes in BN3, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. Whether your care home event is on Frant Road, Nevill Road and Nevill Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. West Blatchington is on the A2038, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside West Blatchington, we also cover Brighton and Hove (1 mile south-west), Hove (1 mile south), Aldrington (1 mile south-west), Westdene (1 mile north-east) and Withdean (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Carlton Hill (3 miles south-east), Hanover (3 miles south-east), Kemptown (3 miles south-east), Whitehawk (4 miles south-east), Moulsecoomb (3 miles east) and Bevendean (3 miles east).
A little further out are Churchill Square (2.2 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). The countryside around West Blatchington includes Thundersbarrow Hill and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south-west) and The Drive Prep School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Nevill pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why choose care home hog roast in West Blatchington?
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in West Blatchington. Typical bookings include:
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Families’ days
- Home anniversaries
- Summer fêtes
If your residents have links with St Peter's Church, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- VAT, if it applies
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What affects the price in West Blatchington
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Numbers
- Travel to West Blatchington
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
West Blatchington: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Hove Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is West Blatchington close to London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How do you handle allergies?
Allergen details are provided for your team to check.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you carve thinly?
Plates with thin slices are easy to arrange.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away