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Hog Roast for Events in Great Thorness
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your event in Great Thorness.
- Car shows and rallies
- Community days and street fairs
- School fairs and sports days
Hog roast for events for Great Thorness
Hog roast for events in Great Thorness, slow-roasted on site
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We are self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. For summer fêtes and community events, we’ll put together a menu of a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and apple sauce for your visitors.
At a fête or show near Great Thorness, we can cook in a field. Tell us about the ground and the way in. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Space for people to queue
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Any paperwork the organisers need
For somewhere as remote as Great Thorness, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Late-September events in Great Thorness lose the light at about 7:10pm, so plan lighting if you’re trading into the evening.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Great Thorness questions
Is Great Thorness too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Do you trade at school events?
We do. Check vehicle access with the school.
Do you do fêtes?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
What will our event need from you?
Tell us what your event requires, and we will tell you what we can send.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Occasions we serve in Great Thorness
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
Whatever the occasion in Great Thorness, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Village fêtes
- Fundraising events
- Country shows
- Club events
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
Great Thorness events: pitches and permissions
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We take a hog roast for your event to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Great Thorness. Great Thorness is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Events anywhere in PO31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside Great Thorness, we cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mill Hill.
- Local pubs include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Let us know if many visitors are vegetarian
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Remember stuffing typically contains gluten
We carve to order through the agreed hours.
Chicken widens the choice.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Nearby places to Great Thorness
Other occasions in Great Thorness
How we price a hog roast for your event
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Travel to Great Thorness
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards