Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast Hire for Gaskins
Hog roast hire in Gaskins: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Parties at home
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Clubhouse events
Planning an event in Gaskins?
Planning a hog roast in Gaskins
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Thinking about a hog roast in Gaskins? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Catherine-by-the-Green, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. Within reach of Gaskins are historic houses such as Nunwell House (1.7 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The coast is within about 3 miles of Gaskins, and coastal sites can be windy. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO33 and PO36. Other places close to Gaskins we cover include St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). If your event is somewhere remote, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Hog roast hire in Gaskins, carved to order
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that is hog roast hire in Gaskins. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, with sides and extras to choose from. We serve hog roast rolls, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for clubhouse events and weddings, day or evening.
In a small place like Gaskins, a hog roast often goes in a field, a farmyard or a big garden. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives, and firm, level ground matters most. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours.
- Where
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Other occasions in Gaskins
Why choose a hog roast in Gaskins?
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Gaskins hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
See how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Occasions we serve in Gaskins
For big gatherings in Gaskins, a hog roast is hard to beat: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving gives people something to watch.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Gaskins and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas fairs
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Helens Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Gaskins
Which station is closest to Gaskins?
Brading station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the pork. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- We do not offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it is needed
- 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
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
Slow roasting needs attention, and that’s what we are there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Sides turn a roll into a proper meal, and they’re listed in your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Around midsummer it stays light in Gaskins until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so a summer evening hog roast is normally carved in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We carve and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
Gaskins is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Gaskins
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away