Isle of Wight · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Shide
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Shide and across the Isle of Wight.
- Winter fairs and markets
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas lights switch-ons
Planning an event in Shide?
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why us?
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Shide, carved to order
At a Christmas fair or lights switch-on in Shide, a hog roast draws a queue: hot food in the hand on a cold evening. Whether it is sports club Christmas do’s and christmas markets, we can cook hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and apple sauce for your guests.
For a Christmas get-together near Shide, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Shide (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Vehicle access close by
For somewhere as remote as Shide, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shide
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Salads
Christmas catering near Shide
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party to Christmas parties anywhere in Shide, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Shide is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shide to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Nine Acres Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. If a church like Church of St. John the Baptist is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We cover Christmas parties in every part of the PO30 postcode area. Whether your Christmas party is on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A3020, Shide is simple for us to get to for your Christmas party. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). Open spaces near Shide include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (less than half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Cranbourne Arms Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Shide questions
Could you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you roast near the sea around Shide?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll adjust.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
We arrive in daylight to set up and start roasting, then roast through the afternoon.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Shide
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Shide. Here are some of the most popular:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Club and society Christmas parties
Shide is on or near the A3020, so we can reach it easily in winter.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Late-December sunset in Shide comes at about 4:00pm. A Christmas party in the evening means carving under lights, and a lit path from the door.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- 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
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Marquee hire companies often have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Other occasions in Shide
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards