Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Princelett
Christmas hog roast in Princelett: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Society Christmas socials
- Christmas family parties
- Winter open days
Slow-roasted pork in Princelett
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Princelett
A Christmas hog roast brings hot food to a cold evening. The roaster cooks outside under cover and carve to order for your Christmas party in Princelett. For end-of-term celebrations and december open days, we can cook hog roast rolls, crackling and halloumi skewers and more.
In winter near Princelett, we need firm ground and light. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Princelett (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Princelett
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- All the equipment comes with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
Name someone to meet us, especially for an office party.
Add roast potatoes for a festive plate.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Princelett. In December, it is dark in Princelett by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- It starts with your date, venue and rough numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, use our quote form.
Planning help
Princelett: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Princelett?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Princelett?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can you cater outdoors in December?
We roast outdoors whatever the season. Plan a warm place for guests.
Do you do Christmas fairs?
Yes. Hot food is always popular at winter fairs.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
For event organisers in Princelett
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Christmas parties in Princelett: local tips
Princelett is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Princelett. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Princelett to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Sandown Bay Academy, suit a hog roast. The coast is within about 3 miles of Princelett, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in PO36, we can roast on site for your guests. Other places close to Princelett we cover include Apse Heath (1 mile north-east), Branstone (1 mile north), Winford (1 mile north-east), Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west) and Hale Common (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your Christmas party.
Other landmarks nearby include Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.4 miles south-east) and South Wight (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
Also near Princelett
More for events in Princelett
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A lit route to the food
- Indoor space for eating
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
Princelett is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast turkey
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards