Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight
Planning a hog roast for your team in Bonchurch? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Summer staff parties
- Staff thank-you lunches
- End-of-project celebrations
Corporate hog roast for Bonchurch
About our corporate hog roast in Bonchurch
A carving station gives a client event a sense of occasion. With china and sides, it becomes a proper meal. We serve coleslaw, crackling and hog roast rolls, and we are regularly asked to cater new premises openings and team days and away days.
Near Bonchurch, workplaces can be far from shops, so a hog roast lunch is welcome. Our chef carves in front of your staff, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Business events near Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Bonchurch for staff events. We bring hog roasts to 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Bonchurch to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Historic houses near Bonchurch include Rylstone Manor (1.8 miles north). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they usually set strict rules for caterers. Within about a mile of the sea, sites can be windy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
For staff events in PO38, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many staff. Streets in the area include Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, and a staff event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For staff events just outside Bonchurch, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Bonchurch includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bonchurch Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If it is for clients, add china, sides and a second roast for a more polished feel. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Bonchurch
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Perfect for your staff event in Bonchurch
It’s quick to serve once carving starts, which suits fixed lunch breaks.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Bonchurch, including:
- Open days and family days
- Summer staff parties
- End-of-project celebrations
- Staff thank-you lunches
Commuters will know that the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
Towns and villages near Bonchurch
What else we do in Bonchurch
Bonchurch: your questions answered
Is Bonchurch 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.
Which station is closest to Bonchurch?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do gluten-free?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How we price a hog roast for your team
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Daytime open days in Bonchurch are rarely affected by light, though in winter it is dark by about 4:00pm, so late events need lighting.
- We start with the site, date, numbers and lunch break.
- You get a check on the date and the site, and a quote.
- On the day we set up and roast through the morning.
- We serve quickly within your break.
- We pack away and leave the site as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your staff
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Keep alternatives clearly labelled
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Find out how many do not eat pork, for the alternatives
Afterwards we tidy up, leaving the site as we found it.
Add rotisserie chicken or lamb for choice.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Someone to meet us at reception
- Your site’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Coleslaw
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away