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Care Home Hog Roast in West Thorney
Care home hog roast in West Thorney: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Seasonal events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement community days
Care home hog roast for West Thorney
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In West Thorney, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so a lunchtime serving suits winter.
- A date and rough headcount from the home gets things started.
- We look at photos of the garden or car park and suggest a cooking spot.
- Your kitchen team tells us about diets and textures.
- On the day the hog roasts outside while residents watch from the lounge or garden.
- After serving, we clear away without disturbing the home.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your residents
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Care home hog roast for your care home event in West Thorney
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for anniversaries of the home and thank-you meals for staff.
Country homes near West Thorney often have big gardens with views, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Perfect for your care home event in West Thorney
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day.
Hosts in West Thorney book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Community open days
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Care home summer fairs
- Days for relatives
If your residents have links with The Parish Church of St Nicholas, a fête or open day together is a nice moment for a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Your questions about a hog roast day in West Thorney
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to West Thorney?
Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
What if things run late?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Can you do soft food?
We don’t prepare texture-modified meals; your team prepares those portions.
Can you cater in West Thorney?
Yes, West Thorney is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why West Thorney hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count families and staff too
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Request thin slices
We keep the cooking area away from residents’ windows and paths.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Also near West Thorney
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What affects the price in West Thorney
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a hog roast day in West Thorney
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. We cater care home events of every size in West Thorney. West Thorney is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Old photos of Nutborne Marshes can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The coast is within about 4 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Anywhere in PO10, we can roast on site for your residents. Other places close to West Thorney we cover include Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Thorney include Nutborne Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (2.4 miles north)
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- A level spot in the garden or car park
- Away from opening windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away