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Christmas Party Catering in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight
Christmas hog roast in St Lawrence: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Festive family get-togethers
- Club and society Christmas parties
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
Planning an event in St Lawrence?
Christmas hog roast in St Lawrence, carved to order
December is dark early, so we set up in daylight and roast through the afternoon. The cooking area and path need lighting. We are often asked to cater between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers and festive open evenings, with halloumi skewers, roast potatoes and crackling.
For a Christmas party near St Lawrence, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Area
- St Lawrence (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Send the allergen list round before the party
- Add dietary questions to the invite
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Roast potatoes suit a winter menu.
How it works
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. In December, it’s dark in St Lawrence by about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We start in daylight and cook into the dark.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold Christmas buffet, hot carved meat is far more welcome in December. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Parking near the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch the heat
- A lit route to the food
For somewhere as remote as St Lawrence, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a Christmas party in St Lawrence
St Lawrence is about 4 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We cater Christmas parties of every size in St Lawrence. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from St Lawrence to Southampton (24 miles away).
PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy, suit a hog roast. Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Lawrence's Church draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
Anywhere in PO38, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Twining Road, Whitwell Road and Woolverton Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside St Lawrence, we cover Steephill (1 mile east), Nettlecombe (1 mile north-west), Whitwell (1 mile north-west), Ventnor (1 mile east) and Bierley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (10 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles north-east) and East Cowes (12 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find South Wight (1.9 miles north-east) and Longshoremans Museum (1.3 miles east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Stenbury Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.2 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.5 miles east)
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
- Menu choices and extras
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in St Lawrence
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in St Lawrence
Is St Lawrence too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around St Lawrence?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
Do you come to St Lawrence?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including St Lawrence and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
More for events in St Lawrence
Why choose Christmas hog roast in St Lawrence?
Our staff serve and clear, even on a wet, dark night.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Festive open evenings
- Club and society Christmas parties
For anyone getting the train home after the party, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.1 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away