Isle of Wight · England
Care Home Hog Roast for Morton
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast day in Morton and the surrounding area.
- Garden fêtes
- Days for relatives
- Community open days
Slow-roasted pork in Morton
About our care home hog roast in Morton
We plan the day with your manager and kitchen team: where the roaster goes, who is eating and how food is served. Whether it is care home summer fairs and sheltered housing gatherings, we can cook halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Morton, residents may not get out much, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Area
- Morton (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A spot that keeps access clear
- A named contact on the day
- Clear of bedroom windows
Morton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Morton
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Care home hog roasts in Morton
Morton is about 1 mile north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Morton book us for care home events of all sizes. We cover 125 places in the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Brading Marshes RSPB reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The A3055 make Morton a simple journey for us. The coast is within about a mile, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
Wherever your care home event is in PO36, we can roast on site for your residents. We can cater a care home event on streets such as New Road, Wrax Road and Morton Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A3055, Morton is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Yarbridge (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). If your care home event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (1.1 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Morton includes Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Morton include The Bay Church of England School (1.2 miles south-west) and Sandown Bay Academy (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bugle Inn (0.6 miles north)
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Ask us to carve thinly for residents
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about dietary needs in advance
Your team helps residents as needed, while we serve.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Morton is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- We start with the date, numbers of residents, staff and visitors, and the time.
- We agree the cooking spot, clear of emergency access, and quote.
- We set up under cover and get the roast going.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- We tidy up and leave calmly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
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.
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Perfect for your care home event in Morton
The sights and smells are part of the experience.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Morton, including:
- Retirement community days
- Day centre get-togethers
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
For homes that welcome visitors from a church like St. Mary's Church, a hog roast lunch is an easy way to say thank you.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Staffing on the day
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
More for events in Morton
Why choose a hog roast in Morton?
Compared with a buffet, a plated hot meal suits residents better. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Morton
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Morton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can relatives eat with residents?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can you serve on plates?
Plates are often easier for residents.
Can residents with swallowing difficulties have the hog roast?
Modified meals should come from your kitchen. We’ll give your team the information they need.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards