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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Westmeston, West Sussex
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast day in Westmeston.
- Garden fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Westmeston
How our care home hog roast works in Westmeston
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. On the menu are roast potatoes, apple sauce and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for seasonal events and open afternoons.
Rural care homes near Westmeston can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Westmeston (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count families and staff too
We set up under cover in the grounds, following the home’s procedures.
Plates rather than rolls suit many residents.
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In summer, Westmeston has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 3:55pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We plan with your manager and kitchen.
- We send a quote.
- We cook in the grounds.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We leave the grounds tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
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What affects the price in Westmeston
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your care home event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Westmeston questions
Which station is closest to Westmeston?
Hassocks station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Westmeston too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Where will the roaster go?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access.
Can you serve at lunch?
Choose the time, and we’ll plan the roast around it.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Events we cater in Westmeston
Residents can watch the carving and enjoy the smell.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Westmeston:
- Open days
- Home anniversaries
- Staff appreciation days
- Summer fêtes
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like The Parish Church of St Martin, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A spot that keeps access clear
- 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 Westmeston
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning a hog roast day in Westmeston
Westmeston is about 4 miles south of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We cover care home events in Westmeston. We cater all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages.
For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Hassocks station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Ditchling Beacon is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of Westmeston.
Care home events anywhere in BN6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Ditchling (1 mile north), Keymer (2 miles north-west), Clayton (2 miles west), Hassocks (2 miles north-west) and Hurst Wickham (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Crawley (14 miles north), Horsham (14 miles north-west), Worthing (14 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (6 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (9 miles south-west) and Lancing (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (1.7 miles west) and The Dene Hospital (4.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.
- Local schools include Downlands Community School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bull Hotel (1 mile north)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards