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Hog Roast for Care Homes in Nettlestone, Isle of Wight
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 Nettlestone.
- Day centre lunches
- Thank-you meals for staff
- Retirement housing events
A hog roast near Nettlestone
Care home hog roast in Nettlestone, slow-roasted on site
The roaster cooks in the grounds, on a spot that keeps emergency access clear and away from opening windows. Typical bookings include care home summer fairs and seasonal events, serving halloumi skewers, new potatoes and apple sauce.
At a rural home near Nettlestone, access matters so we can plan our route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
- Location
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Winter afternoons in Nettlestone are short, with sunset at about 4:00pm, so winter hog roast days are best kept to lunchtime.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We pack up calmly.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Nettlestone
We work out each quote from:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
For larger numbers, a hog roast is normally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your care home event: send us your details through our quote form.
Nettlestone: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Nettlestone close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Do you provide allergen information?
We provide full allergen information for every dish. Gluten-free rolls can be provided.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Can visitors eat too?
Of course: include them in your numbers.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you cater in Nettlestone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Nettlestone and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Space, access and the venue
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
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Clear of bedroom windows
Nettlestone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Nettlestone
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Occasions we serve in Nettlestone
It brings a sense of occasion to an ordinary day.
Hosts in Nettlestone book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Care home summer fairs
- Home anniversaries
- Seasonal events
- Day centre get-togethers
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered
- Stuffing generally contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Count residents who need an alternative
Carers can help residents choose and carry plates, while we serve.
Rotisserie chicken is an alternative to pork.
Care homes around Nettlestone
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Care home events in Nettlestone are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 125 places in the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Nettlestone to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Some homes in Nettlestone have links with a local church such as St. Helen's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Alan Hersey Nature Reserve is close by, a good starting point for a chat about days out. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
For care home events in PO34, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Nettlestone is on the B3340, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover care home events in Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Nettlestone include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Local pubs include The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
A hog roast or other catering?
Instead of organising a trip, a hog roast at the home is easier for residents with mobility needs. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Also in Nettlestone
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away