Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast for Events in Southford
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event makes the food part of your event in Southford.
- Vintage rallies
- School fairs and sports days
- Small festivals
Book a hog roast in Southford
Southford questions
Can you roast near the sea around Southford?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Southford?
Shanklin station, about 4.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
How our hog roast for events works in Southford
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. For village fêtes and car shows and rallies, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, crackling and rotisserie chicken and more.
A fête near Southford might be on a field with no mains power; we cook on gas, so we don’t need mains power. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Southford (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why choose a hog roast in Southford?
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Space away from marquees, stalls and trees
- A firm way on and off the field
- Your trader requirements
For somewhere as remote as Southford, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Event catering near Southford
Southford is about 6 miles south of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Southford. Southford is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
A summer fête at Church of St. Mary and St. Radegund is the classic setting for a hog roast. School fairs, for a school like The Island Free School, are a natural fit for a hog roast. The coast is within about 4 miles of Southford, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
For events in PO38, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many visitors. For events just outside Southford, we cover Bierley (1 mile south-west), Nettlecombe (1 mile south-east), Godshill (2 miles north), Wroxall (2 miles east) and Sandford (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles north), Ryde (9 miles north-east), Cowes (10 miles north), Sandown (6 miles north-east), Shanklin (4 miles east) and Ventnor (3 miles east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Nearby you will also find Blackgang Sawmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (4.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Southford include Stenbury Down.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Inn (0.7 miles south-east)
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Southford are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO38 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Southford
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
Hosts in Southford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Charity days
- Tournaments and sports days
- PTA summer fairs
- Community events
If visitors are coming by train, the nearest station is Shanklin station, about 4.5 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Who carves and who serves
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
How we price a hog roast for your event
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Southford
- How many people are eating
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards