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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Willingdon, East Sussex
Looking for a hog roast day in Willingdon? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Home anniversaries
- Day centre events
- Seasonal events
Care home hog roast in Willingdon
About our care home hog roast in Willingdon
In Willingdon, care homes book us for fêtes, open days and family days, bringing everyone together over a meal. We serve apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for care home summer fairs and day centre get-togethers.
Country homes near Willingdon frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Willingdon (BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How the day works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer hog roast day in Willingdon, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:15pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In December, with dark by about 3:55pm, lunchtime is best.
- Your activities lead or manager gets in touch with a date.
- 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.
- Lunch is carved and served, and we pack away quietly afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
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.
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Care home hog roasts in Willingdon
Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cater care home events across Willingdon and nearby. We bring hog roasts to 289 places in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 17 miles away.
For families visiting by train, Hampden Park station, about 1.2 miles east, is the nearest station. Old photos of Combe Hill can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Willingdon is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park. With the sea within about 4 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in BN22 and BN20 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Downs Road, Eastbourne Road and Summerlands Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Lower Willingdon (1 mile north-west), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Filching (1 mile west), Polegate (1 mile north) and Folkington (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbourne District General Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Combe Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Eastbourne Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf Inn (less than half a mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Willingdon hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Willingdon: your questions answered
Is Willingdon close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Willingdon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can you do soft food?
Texture-modified meals should be prepared by the home’s kitchen to each resident’s plan. We will give your team the information they need.
Where do you cook at a care home?
Outdoors under cover, on a level spot clear of emergency access and away from opening windows.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear of bedroom windows
- A named contact on the day
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- The date and time of year
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or BN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Count families and staff too
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Occasions we serve in Willingdon
It brings residents, families and staff together.
In Willingdon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries of the home
- Sheltered housing gatherings
- Staff appreciation days
- Seasonal events
Some homes in Willingdon have links with a local church such as The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away