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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast for events in Shanklin.
- Agricultural and country shows
- Community events
- Car shows and rallies
A hog roast near Shanklin
About our hog roast for events in Shanklin
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Shanklin. We roast on the pitch through the day and carve rolls to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We’re frequently asked to cater small festivals and car and steam shows, serving apple sauce, halloumi skewers and hog roast rolls.
In Shanklin, one popular trader keeps it simple. A hog roast does that. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Area
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Shanklin
Which station is closest to Shanklin?
Shanklin station, in Shanklin itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around Shanklin?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We do. Send us the details.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do you need power on site?
The roaster runs on gas, so no mains power is needed to cook. Power helps for lighting.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you have documents for event organisers?
Send us your trader requirements, and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, and served hot.
A hog roast or other catering?
For big events, tell us expected numbers, so we can plan. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your visitors
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A safe distance from other traders
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Your trader requirements
For somewhere as remote as Shanklin, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your event in Shanklin
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
People around Shanklin book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Club events
- Vintage rallies
- Small festivals
- School events
For visitors coming by rail, there is a station right in Shanklin: Shanklin station.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Summer events in Shanklin have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We check the pitch and paperwork and quote.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Shanklin
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Season and day of the week
- Time on site
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It is easy to get a price: 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.
Community events around Shanklin
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Planning a hog roast for your event in Shanklin? We can help. We cater 125 places in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shanklin to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. A summer fête at St. Paul's Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. The coast is within about 3 miles of Shanklin, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in PO37 and PO36, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. Whether your event is on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. You will find Shanklin on the A3020 and A3055, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Shanklin has lots of places with room for a hog roast. Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (within half a mile south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Balance the food line-up
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
Give us a contact on the day.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
Also near Shanklin
Other occasions in Shanklin
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away