Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Care Homes in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Care home hog roast in St Lawrence.
- Milestone days for the home
- Day centre lunches
- Staff appreciation days
Slow-roasted pork in St Lawrence
Care home hog roast in St Lawrence, carved to order
Some homes book a hog roast to thank their staff, served between shifts. Whether it’s residents’ themed days and care home summer fairs, we can cook halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
Rural care homes near St Lawrence can feel a long way from the bustle of town, so a hog roast day is a special occasion. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Include staff and visitors in your numbers
- Halal is not offered
- Tell us who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We clear away quietly.
Serving on plates is frequently easier.
Where the roaster can go in St Lawrence
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Somewhere for residents to eat comfortably
- An activities lead or manager as contact
- Sign-off from management
For somewhere as remote as St Lawrence, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast pork, carved
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some residents will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a normal lunch from the kitchen, a hog roast brings the event to residents. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In summer, St Lawrence has daylight until about 9:20pm, so an afternoon in the garden works well. In winter, dark by about 4:00pm, a lunchtime event is better.
- We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
- You get a clear price.
- We cook in the grounds.
- Food goes out on plates.
- We tidy up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in St Lawrence
Families and staff can join in.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around St Lawrence, such as:
- Open days
- Anniversaries of the home
- Residents’ themed days
- Day centre lunches
Visitors arriving by train should know that Shanklin station is about 4.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Other occasions in St Lawrence
Questions from St Lawrence
Can you roast near the sea around St Lawrence?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to St Lawrence?
Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east of the centre.
What allergens are in the food?
Every dish comes with allergen information for your team to check.
Can you carve thinly?
We will serve however suits your residents.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you cover St Lawrence?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, St Lawrence and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need our own staff?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Care homes around St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at care home events around St Lawrence, from gardens to fields. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from St Lawrence to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Volunteers from churches such as St Lawrence's Church sometimes help at care home events, and a hog roast day can bring everyone together. Old photos of Stenbury Down can spark conversation during a hog roast day. With the sea within about 2 miles, many residents will have memories of the seaside.
We cater care home events across PO38. We can cater a care home event on streets such as Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater care home events include Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). If your care home event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Well-known places in the area include South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Stenbury Down.
- Schools near St Lawrence include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards