Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Afton
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Afton and across the Isle of Wight.
- Christmas family parties
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Festive open evenings
Slow-roasted pork in Afton
Festive bookings around Afton
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Christmas parties in Afton are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Afton is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Afton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cater Christmas parties across the PO40 postcode area. Local streets include Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). If your Christmas party is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
About our Christmas hog roast in Afton
Festive events of all kinds around Afton suit a hog roast, from small teams to big crowds. Whether it’s winter open days and festive family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, roast turkey and apple sauce and more.
In winter near Afton, we need firm ground and light. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Where
- Afton (PO40)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. By about 4:05pm in late December, Afton is dark. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal, quoted separately.
Afton: your questions answered
Can you roast near the sea around Afton?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Afton too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you trade at our Christmas fair?
Yes. Hot rolls on a cold evening sell well.
Do you cover Afton?
Yes, Afton is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Afton
It is a change from turkey and all the trimmings in a restaurant.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Afton, including:
- Work Christmas parties
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
A Christmas fair at St. Agnes' Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether travel is included
- Staffing on the day
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is frequently better value. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our hog roast in Afton
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
What else we do in Afton
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
- Somewhere warm and dry for guests to eat
- Vehicle access close by
For somewhere as remote as Afton, 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.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards