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Care Home Hog Roast for West Marden
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in West Marden and across West Sussex.
- Garden fêtes
- Community open days
- Milestone days for the home
Care home hog roast for West Marden
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Late May in West Marden has light until about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Care home hog roast in West Marden, carved to order
A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. The smell drifts through the home, residents can watch the carving, and families can join in. We are frequently asked to cater sheltered housing gatherings and summer fêtes, serving roast potatoes, new potatoes and apple sauce.
Rural homes around West Marden may have plenty of outdoor space, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Timings are planned around your care home event, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- West Marden (PO18)
- County
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Where the roaster can go in West Marden
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Approval from the home
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Roast pork, carved
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Why choose a hog roast in West Marden?
Compared with a buffet, hot carved pork on a plate is easier to manage for many residents. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in West Marden
- Planned to your running order
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Perfect for your care home event in West Marden
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
People around West Marden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Garden fêtes
- Anniversaries of the home
- Families’ days
- Retirement community days
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.8 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
Planning a hog roast day in West Marden
West Marden is about 5 miles east of Horndean, in West Sussex. We cater care home events across West Marden and nearby. West Marden is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from West Marden to Southampton (21 miles away).
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Parish Church of St Mary, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. Residents who remember days out at Compton Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch. West Marden is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park.
Wherever your care home event is in PO18, we can roast on site for your residents, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside West Marden, we also cover Forestside (1 mile south-west), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (4 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north-west) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (13 miles south-east), Chichester (8 miles south-east), Selsey (14 miles south), Emsworth (5 miles south), Portfield (8 miles south-east) and Yapton (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Marden include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Compton Down.
- Local pubs include The Coach And Horses Public House (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for West Marden
Do you come out to small places like West Marden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is West Marden close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you carve thinly?
We can carve thinly and serve on plates with potatoes and apple sauce.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
For event organisers in West Marden
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away