Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast Hire for Afton
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Hog roast hire in Afton.
- Wakes
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Hog roast hire in Afton
Hog roast hire in Afton, carved to order
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls and salads, and we are often booked for festive gatherings and clubhouse events.
Somewhere as small as Afton, a field, yard or garden is frequently the spot. Country lanes and long drives are fine if we know about them, and firm, level ground matters most. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Afton (PO40)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Put the menu on the invitation
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Afton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Afton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is it just pork?
It’s built around the hog, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. 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 book our hog roast in Afton
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Nearby places to Afton
Other occasions in Afton
Afton: venues, access and local tips
Afton is about 6 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We cover events in Afton. We cater all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Churches such as St. Agnes' Church rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by usually does. Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (3.9 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Afton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in PO40, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Bay Road, Afton Road and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to events in Afton Park (1 mile east), Easton (1 mile west), Freshwater (1 mile north-west), Norton Green (1 mile north) and Colwell (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newport (9 miles east), Ryde (15 miles east), Cowes (10 miles north-east), Sandown (15 miles east), Shanklin (15 miles east) and Ventnor (14 miles south-east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Medina (1.5 miles west) and Yarmouth Castle (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Afton includes Afton Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles north)
Why choose hog roast hire in Afton?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Afton:
- Milestone birthdays
- Clubhouse events
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Wakes
For a fundraiser at a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Afton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:05pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
What affects the price in Afton
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
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, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away