Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Merstone, Isle of Wight
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your team makes the food part of your staff event in Merstone.
- Team days and away days
- Milestone celebrations
- Site open days
Book a hog roast in Merstone
Corporate hog roast for your staff event in Merstone
From a small team to a whole site, we size the roast to your numbers. Tell us the numbers and the serving window and we’ll quote. Typical bookings include launch days and team treats, with crackling, hog roast rolls and salads.
Rural businesses around Merstone can be a long way from anywhere to buy lunch, which makes a hog roast a real treat. The carving happens right in front of your staff, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Merstone (PO30)
- County
- 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
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, vehicles and trees
- Approval from facilities for gas equipment
- A level spot in the car park, yard or grounds
For somewhere as remote as Merstone, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Merstone
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. In Merstone, summer evenings stay light until about 9:20pm, so an after-work hog roast works well in summer. In late September, the light goes at about 7:10pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We confirm the site details and send a price.
- We set up early and roast through the morning.
- We serve within your break.
- We pack away and go.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Merstone questions
Which station is closest to Merstone?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Merstone?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with individual food vans, carving serves the whole team fast. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Merstone
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Business events near Merstone
Merstone is about 3 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Merstone and the surrounding area. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Merstone to Southampton (19 miles away).
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 3.8 miles south-east. The coast is within about 5 miles, and open sites can be breezy, so we choose a sheltered spot for the roaster.
We bring hog roasts to staff events all over PO30 and the streets around it. Local streets include Merstone Lane, Chapel Lane and Newlands; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. 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). Further out, we also cater in 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). For a staff event at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Merstone includes Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Why choose corporate hog roast in Merstone?
Chicken, lamb and vegetarian options are available.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Merstone:
- Client and customer events
- New premises openings
- Family fun days
- Staff summer days
Among the historic houses close to Merstone are Arreton Manor (1.1 miles north) and Haseley Manor (1.3 miles east). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they typically set strict rules for caterers.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- How dietary needs are handled
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Whether VAT is included
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask staff about dietary needs in advance
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Find out how many don’t eat pork, for the alternatives
We follow your site’s sign-in and safety rules, and keep vehicles where you ask.
Ask about china for a more formal lunch.
Places near Merstone
Also in Merstone
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away