Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Events in Blackgang
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Blackgang. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Community days and street fairs
- Horse and dog shows
- Fun runs and sports events
Book a hog roast in Blackgang
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Balance the food line-up
- Show allergens at the stall
- Make the stall easy to find
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
Name an organiser to meet us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Hog roast for events in Blackgang, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. There are options for most visitors. We serve halloumi skewers, crackling and apple sauce, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and sports days and fun runs and sports events.
Rural events near Blackgang can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast goes down well. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Blackgang (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Blackgang: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in Blackgang?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Can you roast near the sea around Blackgang?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Where the roaster can go in Blackgang
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Space for people to queue
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
Blackgang is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Event catering near Blackgang
Blackgang is about 6 miles south-west of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. We cover events in Blackgang, as well as the surrounding area. Blackgang is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Blackgang to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Niton Primary School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of the PO38 postcode area. We also bring hog roasts to events in Chale (1 mile north-west), Niton (1 mile east), Puckaster (1 mile south-east), Pyle (1 mile north-west) and Bierley (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles north), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (8 miles north-east), Shanklin (6 miles north-east) and Ventnor (4 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Blackgang Sawmill Museum (under half a mile west) and Whitecroft Hospital (5.7 miles north). The countryside around Blackgang includes Stenbury Down.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Blackgang are dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We serve as visitors arrive.
- We pack down and take our waste.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Also in Blackgang
Perfect for your event in Blackgang
It suits long days, serving through the agreed hours.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Blackgang, including:
- Country shows
- Charity days
- School fairs and sports days
- Community events
Church fêtes, at churches such as St Andrew's Church, are a natural home for a hog roast.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards