Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast Hire in Apse Heath
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 hire in Apse Heath.
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Staff days and open days
- Parties at home
Planning an event in Apse Heath?
Why choose hog roast hire in Apse Heath?
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, and plates turn it into a proper meal.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Apse Heath, such as:
- Club events and presentations
- Parties at home
- Christmas parties
- Weddings, day or evening
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- The space, cover and access they need
Hog roast hire in Apse Heath, carved to order
In Apse Heath, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. On the menu are coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater club events and presentations and village fêtes and school fairs.
In a hamlet or village like Apse Heath, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Apse Heath questions
What’s the nearest station to Apse Heath?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Do you cover Apse Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Apse Heath and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Apse Heath is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Light matters for a long roast: around Apse Heath, it stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, hot roast pork carved in front of you is a different experience. Buffets can sit out for hours. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children usually like it too.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
Everything for serving comes with us, so you only need to provide the space.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
How we price a hog roast
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- How long the roast and service take
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO36 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Hog roast hire around Apse Heath
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover events in Apse Heath, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 125 places across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Apse Heath to Southampton (21 miles away).
Within reach of Apse Heath are historic houses such as Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Sandown Bay Academy, can book a hog roast stall. Apse Heath is within about 3 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Wherever your event is in PO36, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Apse Heath, we also cover Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). For an event at a remote spot, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
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What else we do in Apse Heath
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards