Isle of Wight · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Godshill and the surrounding area.
- Community events
- Summer fêtes
- Horse and dog shows
Planning an event in Godshill?
Hog roast for events in Godshill, slow-roasted on site
Village fêtes around Godshill suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and a roll is easy to eat on the move. We serve apple sauce, a vegan burger or sausage and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for community events and fun runs and sports events.
Near Godshill, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Godshill (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, Godshill is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Halal is not offered
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Tell us if there is a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Remember stuffing generally contains gluten
Name an organiser to meet us.
Add rotisserie chicken for visitors who do not eat pork.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Godshill
Godshill is about 5 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cater events at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Godshill and the surrounding area. Godshill is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like All Saints' Church? A hog roast draws people in. A school like Godshill Primary School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cater events across the PO38 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Jubilee Close and Yarborough Close, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Godshill, we also cover Sandford (1 mile east), Rookley Green (1 mile north-west), Rookley (2 miles north-west), Whiteley Bank (2 miles east) and Merstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (5 miles north), Ryde (7 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (4 miles east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (4 miles south-east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Whitecroft Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Museum of Country And Agriculture (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.
- Local pubs include The Essex pub (within half a mile south-east)
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Godshill hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Planned to your running order
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
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Common questions in Godshill
Do you trade at school fairs around Godshill?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Godshill?
Shanklin station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Do you trade at school events?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
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.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- Your menu choices
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books hog roast for events in Godshill?
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
However big or small the event in Godshill, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Club events
- Horse and dog shows
- Summer fêtes
- Vintage rallies
For anyone arriving by train, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards