Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Ashey
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Ashey and the surrounding area.
- Society Christmas socials
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Staff Christmas do’s
Christmas hog roast in Ashey
Christmas hog roast in Ashey, slow-roasted on site
On a cold December night, hot pork and crackling are hard to beat. We roast outdoors under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Ashey. Whether it’s christmas family parties and late-night shopping events, we can cook roast turkey, apple sauce and hog roast rolls.
Near Ashey, country lanes are dark in winter, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Ashey (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Ashey
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Ashey
- Crockery choices
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning a Christmas party in Ashey
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We cater Christmas parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ashey. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Smallbrook Junction station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Ashey, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33. Other places close to Ashey we cover include Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). For a Christmas party at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Ashey includes Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Send the allergen list round before the party
At the agreed time, we carve hot and serve, so food goes out straight from the roaster.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
More for events in Ashey
For event organisers in Ashey
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Ashey?
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Hosts in Ashey book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Late-night shopping events
- Winter fairs and markets
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Ryde Academy, suit a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. With sunset at about 4:00pm in December, most Christmas parties in Ashey are after dark. The cooking area is lit; the route to it may need lights too.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- 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
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
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. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
FAQs for Ashey
What’s the nearest station to Ashey?
The closest is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What about Christmas markets?
Yes, a hog roast is a popular stall at Christmas fairs. Send us the details.
Can you do turkey for a Christmas party?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, alongside the pork.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away