Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Appley, Isle of Wight
We bring a hog roast day across Appley and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Open days
- Days for relatives
- Home anniversaries
Planning an event in Appley?
Events we cater in Appley
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Hosts in Appley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Retirement community days
- Home anniversaries
- Garden fêtes
- Residents’ themed days
For families visiting by train, Ryde St Johns Road station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Care home hog roast in Appley, carved to order
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. We serve apple sauce, new potatoes and roast potatoes, and we’re often booked for day centre get-togethers and days for relatives.
Around Appley, some homes have limited outdoor space, so send us a photo and we will tell you honestly whether the roaster fits. The carving happens right in front of your residents, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Area
- Appley (PO33, PO34)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hog roast days near Appley
Appley is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Appley. We bring hog roasts to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Appley to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Old photos of Alan Hersey Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Volunteers from churches such as St John's Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. The coast is within about a mile, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cater care home events across PO33 and PO34. Whether your care home event is on Park Road, Rink Road and Hope Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Main roads around Appley include the A3055, which makes travel to your care home event easy. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Elmfield (1 mile south-west), Puckpool (1 mile east), Oakfield (1 mile south-west), Ryde (1 mile west) and Westridge (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (7 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (9 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles west). For a care home event at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Southsea Castle (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Alan Hersey Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1 mile west) and Ryde Academy (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Appley Manor Hotel (under half a mile east)
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. For a summer hog roast day in Appley, residents can enjoy the garden in daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
For event organisers in Appley
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- The serving time and how long we are on site
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Appley
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Appley?
The closest is Ryde St Johns Road station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What time do you serve?
Serving time is up to you, whether lunch or later.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Many homes make it a family day.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Where the roaster can go in Appley
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Approval from the home
- Away from opening windows
- An activities lead or manager as contact
For somewhere as remote as Appley, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
More for events in Appley
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Halal isn’t offered
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Count families and staff too
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Chicken can be added.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away