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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Wilmington, East Sussex
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast day turns the food into a centrepiece of your care home event in Wilmington.
- Summer fêtes
- Open afternoons
- Thank-you meals for staff
Care home hog roast for Wilmington
How we price a hog roast day
Your quote depends on:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A picture of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How our care home hog roast works in Wilmington
For care homes in Wilmington, a hog roast day is a real occasion. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. For care home summer fairs and staff thank-you lunches, we’ll put together a menu of roast potatoes, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Wilmington, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. The hog is roasted on site at your care home event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your residents.
- Location
- Wilmington (BN26)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count residents who need an alternative
We clear away quietly.
Chicken can be added.
Is a hog roast right for your care home event?
Compared with a trip out, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Wilmington
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Common questions in Wilmington
Can you roast near the sea around Wilmington?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you do soft food?
Modified textures are best done by the home; we’ll work alongside your kitchen.
Planning a hog roast day in Wilmington
Wilmington is about 4 miles south-west of Hailsham, in East Sussex. We cater care home events at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Wilmington and the surrounding area. Wilmington is one of 289 places in East Sussex where we cater. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 14 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Some homes in Wilmington have links with a local church such as St Mary and St Peter's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Wilmington. With the sea within about 6 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, and we can cater your care home event anywhere in it. From The Street and Ades Field or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Wilmington we cover include Milton Street (1 mile south-west), Winton (2 miles west), Arlington (2 miles north), Berwick (2 miles north-west) and Lullington (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (5 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (12 miles east), Seaford (5 miles south-west), Lewes (9 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north-east) and Uckfield (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Agricultural Museum (under half a mile south) and Burlough Castle (1 mile west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sussex Ox pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Someone to meet us
- Flat ground in the grounds
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Who books care home hog roast in Wilmington?
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Hosts in Wilmington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Open days
- Staff appreciation days
- Residents’ themed days
- Summer fêtes
Combe Hill is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How the day works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In late May, sunset in Wilmington is about 8:50pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- On the day we set up outdoors and roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We clear away quietly and leave the grounds tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards