Isle of Wight · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Blackgang
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Blackgang and across the Isle of Wight.
- Day centre get-togethers
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Sheltered housing gatherings
A hog roast near Blackgang
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
About our care home hog roast in Blackgang
You know your residents best, so we provide full allergen information and work to your plan. Whether it is retirement housing events and milestone days for the home, we’ll put together a menu of new potatoes, thinly carved roast pork and roast potatoes.
Rural care homes near Blackgang can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a big event. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Blackgang (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- An activities lead or manager as contact
Blackgang is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast pork, carved
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your residents will smell it long before they see it. In Blackgang, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- We send a quote.
- We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
- We carve thinly and serve on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Blackgang questions
Is Blackgang too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Blackgang?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
We fit around the home’s routine, lunch or an afternoon event.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What allergens are in the food?
Allergen details are provided.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
For event organisers in Blackgang
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Also in Blackgang
Blackgang: care homes and access
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We cater care home events of every size in Blackgang. Blackgang is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Residents who remember days out at Stenbury Down may enjoy talking about them over lunch. The coast is within about 5 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in PO38, we can roast on site for your residents. Close by, we cover care home events in Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Blackgang Sawmill Museum (within half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). The countryside around Blackgang includes Stenbury Down.
Perfect for your care home event in Blackgang
It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Blackgang, such as:
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Open afternoons
- Days for relatives
- Milestone days for the home
Volunteers from churches such as St Andrew's Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Count residents who need an alternative
- Count families and staff too
- Ask the kitchen to prepare texture-modified portions
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
Afterwards we tidy up calmly.
China crockery is available on request.
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Menu choices and extras
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Every care home event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards