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Hog Roast for Events in Ventnor
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Ventnor and across the Isle of Wight.
- Village fêtes
- Vintage rallies
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Ventnor?
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Hog roast for events in Ventnor, carved to order
Village fêtes around Ventnor suit a hog roast: people follow their noses, and rolls are easy to eat while walking round. Typical bookings include PTA summer fairs and car and steam shows, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
Events near Ventnor are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-contained hog roast helps. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Location
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for your event
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Other occasions in Ventnor
Community events around Ventnor
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Our roaster is a regular sight at events around Ventnor, from gardens to fields. We cater 125 places across the Isle of Wight. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as St Catherine's School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Catherine's Church, a hog roast adds hot food to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about a mile of Ventnor, 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. Streets in the area include Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. You’ll find Ventnor on the A3055 and B3327, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Ventnor has lots of places with room for a hog roast. If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Longshoremans Museum (less than half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ventnor include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Blenheim pub (less than half a mile east)
FAQs for Ventnor
Can you roast near the sea around Ventnor?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Ventnor?
Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Can you do a school fair?
School fairs suit a hog roast. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
Do you do fêtes?
We love fêtes. Ask for details.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Can you cater in Ventnor?
Yes, Ventnor is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Room for a queue that doesn’t block paths
Ventnor is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. At midsummer, events in Ventnor stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the date, site, numbers and how food will be paid for.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We carve and serve through the agreed hours.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Ventnor
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Events we cater in Ventnor
There are chicken, vegetarian and vegan options too.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ventnor, such as:
- Tournaments and sports days
- Food and music festivals
- Community events
- Car and steam shows
For visitors coming by rail, Shanklin station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with cold food stalls, 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. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why Ventnor hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away