Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast Catering in Cranmore, Isle of Wight
We bring a hog roast across Cranmore and the Isle of Wight, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Work summer parties
- Sports clubs and societies
- Gatherings after a funeral
Slow-roasted pork in Cranmore
How our hog roast hire works in Cranmore
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: roast pork in a soft roll, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we are frequently booked for christmas fairs and milestone birthdays.
Somewhere like Cranmore, a yard or firm field frequently works. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Cranmore (PO41)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
How the day works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your event in Cranmore. By late September, sunset in Cranmore is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Cranmore: venues, access and local tips
Cranmore is about 6 miles south-east of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. We take a hog roast to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Cranmore. Cranmore is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Shalfleet Church of England Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Cranmore are historic houses such as Swainston Manor (3.4 miles south-east) and Mottistone Manor (4.2 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Cranmore is within about 5 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
For events in PO41, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. We can cater an event on streets such as Solent Road, East Close and Cranmore Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Cranmore, we cover Hamstead (1 mile north-east), Shalfleet (1 mile south-east), Bouldnor (1 mile west), Yarmouth (2 miles west) and Thorns Beach (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newport (6 miles east), Ryde (12 miles east), Cowes (7 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (13 miles south-east) and Ventnor (13 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.4 miles west). Within reach you will find Boldre Foreshore and Compton Down.
Cranmore: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Cranmore?
The closest is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Cranmore?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, and a way to wheel the equipment through. Send us a photo.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Do you cover the whole of the Isle of Wight?
We cover the Isle of Wight and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Slow roasting needs attention, which is our job, not yours. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
For somewhere as remote as Cranmore, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Cranmore
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What else we do in Cranmore
Is a hog roast right for your event?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Cranmore hosts choose us
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away