Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Party Catering in Lake, Isle of Wight
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lake? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Late-night shopping events
Planning an event in Lake?
Christmas hog roast in Lake, slow-roasted on site
December dates book up early, especially Fridays, so ask early. Whether it’s staff Christmas do’s and family Christmas gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers and more.
At a festive party in Lake, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Lake (PO36, PO37)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lake in December: what to know
Lake is about 1 mile south-west of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Planning a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lake? We cover the whole area. Lake is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you are organising a Christmas fair for a school like Broadlea Primary School, hot rolls go down well. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as Church of The Good Shepherd draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. The coast is within about 2 miles of Lake, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
We cater Christmas parties across PO36 and PO37. We can cater a Christmas party on streets such as Lea Road, New Road and Percy Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Lake is on the A3055, which makes the journey straightforward. For Christmas parties just outside Lake, we cover Sandown (1 mile north-east), Alverstone (1 mile north-west), Queen's Bower (1 mile north-west), Shanklin (1 mile south) and Alverstone Garden Village (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south-west), East Cowes (9 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north). For a Christmas party at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include National Poo Museum (within half a mile east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lake includes Brading Down and Alverstone Mead.
- Local schools include Sandown Bay Academy (0.6 miles north) and The Bay Church of England School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Comical pub (0.6 miles north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A hall, office or heated marquee for guests
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
Lake is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Events we cater in Lake
Nothing beats hot pork on a December evening.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lake and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Club and society Christmas parties
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
Train travellers will want to know that Lake station serves Lake directly.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Plates, china and cutlery
Nearby places to Lake
Other occasions in Lake
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Sunset in Lake in late December is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your Christmas party?
At a winter fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Lake
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Lake?
Lake station, in Lake itself.
Can we have roast turkey?
Roast turkey can be added for Christmas, as well as the hog.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
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’ll check.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
- Share the allergen information in advance
A cooked roast holds for a while, so keep us posted.
Lights around the carving station add atmosphere.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Site access
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, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your Christmas party for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away