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Hog Roast Hire for Great Thorness
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast in Great Thorness and across the Isle of Wight.
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Festive gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Slow-roasted pork in Great Thorness
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How our hog roast hire works in Great Thorness
A hog roast is one of the simplest ways to feed a crowd in Great Thorness: one roast, slow-cooked for hours, carved in front of everyone. We bring the roaster, the cover and the serving kit, and our staff serve and clear. For christmas parties and club events and presentations, we can cook crackling, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
Somewhere as small as Great Thorness, 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. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
- Area
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Great Thorness
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you come out to small places like Great Thorness?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Great Thorness?
Compared with food vans, a hog roast serves plenty of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Great Thorness hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Places near Great Thorness
Other occasions in Great Thorness
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Any venue rules sorted in advance
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
Great Thorness is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Great Thorness
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
Great Thorness: venues, access and local tips
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We cover events in Great Thorness, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Great Thorness to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Great Thorness is within about 4 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cater events across the PO31 postcode area. Other places close to Great Thorness we cover include Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Thorness include Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Late September evenings in Great Thorness lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO31 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away