Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Bonchurch and across the Isle of Wight.
- Retirement housing events
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Day centre get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Bonchurch
Common questions in Bonchurch
Which station is closest to Bonchurch?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Bonchurch?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What about residents who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What’s the price?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Care home hog roast in Bonchurch, carved to order
Every hog roast day is planned with your care and kitchen teams: the cooking spot, numbers and serving arrangements. We serve apple sauce, halloumi skewers and roast potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater day centre lunches and summer fêtes.
Country homes near Bonchurch frequently have big gardens with views, perfect for residents to sit out while the hog roasts. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
- Location
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Care homes around Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Planning a hog roast day in Bonchurch? We can help. Bonchurch is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Families coming by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 2.4 miles north. For homes that welcome visitors from a church like Old St. Boniface Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you. With the sea within about a mile, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
Care home events anywhere in PO38 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Streets in the area include Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For care home events just outside Bonchurch, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your care home event.
Other landmarks nearby include Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Bonchurch include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bonchurch Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal is not offered
Give us a contact, such as the activities lead.
Ask about china, quoted separately.
Towns and villages near Bonchurch
More for events in Bonchurch
Why choose a hog roast in Bonchurch?
Compared with a barbecue run by staff, we take the cooking off your team. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Bonchurch hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Bonchurch
We adapt serving to suit residents.
In Bonchurch and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Day centre events
- Open days
- Garden fêtes
- Themed days
St Boniface Down is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Menu choices and extras
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Away from windows that open and residents’ rooms
- Away from emergency routes
Bonchurch is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- New potatoes
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In summer, Bonchurch has daylight until about 9:20pm, which makes garden events easy. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- The home tells us the date and numbers.
- We check the grounds and send a price.
- The roast starts early.
- We serve inside or out.
- We clear away quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards