Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in Puckpool, Isle of Wight
We bring a hog roast day to Puckpool and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Day centre lunches
- Care home summer fairs
Slow-roasted pork in Puckpool
FAQs for Puckpool
Do you come out to small places like Puckpool?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Puckpool?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
Do you provide allergen information?
Every dish comes with allergen information.
Care home hog roast in Puckpool, carved to order
Serving times fit around the home’s day, lunch or mid-afternoon. For days for relatives and sheltered housing gatherings, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken.
Rural homes around Puckpool may have plenty of outdoor space, so residents can enjoy the garden while lunch cooks. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Puckpool (PO33, PO34)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
How we price a hog roast day
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How long the roast and service take
- Travel to Puckpool
- Menu choices and extras
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the care home event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your care home event in Puckpool
The home’s kitchen gets a break for the day, while still preparing any modified meals.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include:
- Themed days
- Retirement community days
- Staff appreciation days
- Days for relatives
For families visiting by train, the nearest station is Ryde St Johns Road station, about 1 mile west.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Where the roaster can go in Puckpool
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- Away from emergency routes
- Sign-off from management
For somewhere as remote as Puckpool, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a trip out, it’s easier for everyone to enjoy. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Care home hog roasts in Puckpool
Puckpool is about 1 mile east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Puckpool and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Some homes in Puckpool have links with a local church such as St John's Church, and a hog roast can be part of a summer fête. Old photos of Alan Hersey Nature Reserve can spark conversation during a hog roast day. The coast is within about 2 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cover care home events in every part of the PO33 and PO34 postcode area. Streets in the area include Appley Road, Appley Lane and Seldon Avenue, and a care home event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater care home events in Appley (1 mile west), Spring Vale (1 mile east), Pondwell (1 mile south-east), Elmfield (1 mile south-west) and Oakfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (7 miles west), Cowes (8 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south), Shanklin (7 miles south), Ventnor (10 miles south) and East Cowes (7 miles west). If your care home event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.1 miles south) and Southsea Castle (4.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Schools near Puckpool include Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.4 miles west) and Ryde Academy (1.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include Appley Manor Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Other occasions in Puckpool
Step by step
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In late May, sunset in Puckpool is about 8:55pm, so residents and families can stay outside late.
- The home tells us the date, numbers and serving time.
- We confirm the spot with your manager and quote.
- We arrive early and start the roast.
- We carve and serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO33 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
- Halal isn’t offered
- Stuffing usually contains gluten
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
We serve where you choose: dining room, lounge or garden.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards