Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Merstone
Looking for a hog roast for your Christmas party in Merstone? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Office Christmas parties
- Year-end thank-yous
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast in Merstone
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Merstone
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Merstone. We’re frequently asked to cater between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and work Christmas parties, with hog roast rolls, rotisserie chicken and crackling.
For a Christmas party near Merstone, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key, as fields are often soft. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Merstone (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
A hog roast or other catering?
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Merstone
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space away from buildings, marquees and trees
- Parking near the cooking area
- Light by the serving table
For somewhere as remote as Merstone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Christmas catering near Merstone
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Merstone, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Merstone is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Merstone to Southampton (19 miles away).
With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO30, so your Christmas party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Other places close to Merstone we cover include Arreton (1 mile north-east), Rookley (1 mile south-west), Hale Common (1 mile south-east), Rookley Green (1 mile south-west) and Blackwater (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north-east), Cowes (7 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles south-east) and Ventnor (5 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas parties in Merstone are almost always after dark: sunset is about 4:00pm in December. The cooking area is lit; tell us about lighting on the way to it.
- Ask early for a December date.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Towns and villages near Merstone
Also in Merstone
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Merstone: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Merstone?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Merstone?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you need lighting?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Merstone?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Merstone, including:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
- Festive open evenings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away