East Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Whatlington, East Sussex
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in Whatlington.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Retirement community days
- Families’ days
Slow-roasted pork in Whatlington
For event organisers in Whatlington
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Care home hog roast in Whatlington, carved to order
Retirement housing and day centres around Whatlington book hog roast days too, for themed days and gatherings. On the menu are roast potatoes, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce, and we are regularly asked to cater themed days and care home summer fairs.
Near Whatlington, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a big event. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Whatlington (TN33)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Request thin slices
We arrive early and set up outdoors, following your sign-in and safety rules.
Serving on plates is often easier.
Planning a hog roast day in Whatlington
Whatlington is about 6 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Whatlington. We bring hog roasts to all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. We cater events right across the region, from Whatlington to Brighton (29 miles away).
Senlac Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. Volunteers from churches such as St Mary Magdalene's Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Whatlington, a nice prompt for residents’ memories of days out.
Anywhere in TN33, we can roast on site for your residents. If your venue is just outside Whatlington, we also cover Sedlescombe (1 mile east), Swaile's Green (2 miles north-east), Cripp's Corner (2 miles north-east), Telham (2 miles south) and Kent Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (14 miles south-west), Hastings (6 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (7 miles south), Hailsham (12 miles south-west), St Leonards (6 miles south) and Polegate (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Conquest Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Battle Museum of Local History (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Whatlington include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.
- Schools near Whatlington include Claverham Community College (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Inn (under half a mile north)
Where the roaster can go in Whatlington
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- A named contact on the day
- Away from opening windows
- Away from emergency routes
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
Who books care home hog roast in Whatlington?
We adapt serving to suit residents.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Whatlington, including:
- Day centre lunches
- Seasonal events
- Open afternoons
- Retirement community days
Families coming by rail can use the station: Battle station is about 1.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Whatlington: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Whatlington?
Battle station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
What allergens are in the food?
You’ll get allergen details for everything. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Always outside, in a spot you approve.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can visitors eat too?
Families and staff are welcome.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every care home event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Whatlington
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. By late September, the light in Whatlington goes at about 7:00pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.
- 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 arrive early and start the roast.
- The chef carves and our staff serve residents.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast can be part of a wider event, such as a singer or a garden fête. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Nearby places to Whatlington
What else we do in Whatlington
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards