Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Staff Days in Northwood, Isle of Wight
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your team in Northwood and the surrounding area.
- Staff thank-you lunches
- Site open days
- Launch days
Corporate hog roast in Northwood
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground in a car park or courtyard
- A covered area or canteen for wet weather
- A named contact for the day
For somewhere as remote as Northwood, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
About our corporate hog roast in Northwood
A summer party for staff in Northwood does not have to mean a restaurant booking. A hog roast in the car park or grounds keeps everyone together. We are frequently asked to cater launch days and family fun days, serving spit-roast lamb, coleslaw and hog roast rolls.
At country workplaces around Northwood, we can cook in the yard. Let us know about tracks and gates. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Northwood (PO31)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
We follow your site’s sign-in and safety rules, and keep vehicles where you ask.
Salads and coleslaw make it a fuller lunch.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your staff will smell it long before they see it. In Northwood, summer evenings stay light until about 9:20pm, which suits a team barbecue-style evening. By late September, sunset is around 7:10pm.
- Send us the site, date, numbers and break time.
- We check access and gas rules and quote.
- The roast starts early on site.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve on time.
- We pack away and go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Business events near Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile south of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Northwood for staff events and the places nearby. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
The coast is within about 2 miles, and open sites can be breezy.
Wherever your staff event is in PO31, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Nodes Road, Wyatts Lane and Uplands Road; a staff event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to staff events in Rew Street (1 mile west), Gurnard (1 mile north), Cowes (1 mile north), Noke Common (2 miles south) and Parkhurst (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (9 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east), Ventnor (11 miles south-east) and Oakfield (7 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles north) and West Cowes Castle (1.7 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Northwood include Cowes Enterprise College (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Joy pub (under half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Northwood: your questions answered
Is Northwood too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you roast near the sea around Northwood?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you serve a fixed lunch break?
We plan the roast around your break. Rolls keep service quick.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your staff event for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Do you cover Northwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Northwood and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Send us the address for a quote.
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 bring everything else.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. Slow roasting means we’re on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- A picture of the cooking area
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Northwood
Service is fast, ideal for a set break.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Northwood, including:
- Long-service celebrations
- Milestone celebrations
- Team treats
- Client and customer events
Historic houses near Northwood include Osborne House (2 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.9 miles south). Estates and historic houses can make memorable settings for client events, but they normally set strict rules for caterers.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the price includes, item by item
Nearby places to Northwood
More for events in Northwood
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards