Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast Hire in Newport
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Newport and across the Isle of Wight.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Sports clubs and societies
Slow-roasted pork in Newport
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We get there early, cook, carve and serve, then clear up.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for anyone who needs them.
How our hog roast hire works in Newport
Hog roast hire means a whole pig roasted slowly at your venue, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it’s ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and hog roast rolls, and we’re often booked for christmas fairs and birthdays and anniversaries.
In Newport, gardens come in all sizes, and most can take a roaster if there’s side access and clearance. If not, a hall or club nearby is a good fallback. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Where
- Newport (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- Parking near the spot
- Cover for your guests in bad weather
For somewhere as remote as Newport, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Newport
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Questions from Newport
Can you do a hog roast in Seaclose Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at The Man in the Moon?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crackling included?
It is: the skin turns to crackling and everyone gets some.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you come to Newport?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Newport and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a barbecue, a hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone, instead of food coming off the grill in batches. See our guide to hog roast or barbecue. 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 with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Newport: venues, access and local tips
Newport is about 10 miles south-west of Gosport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Newport and its neighbours for events. We bring hog roasts to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you had Seaclose Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. PTAs at schools such as Nine Acres Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. The coast is within about 5 miles of Newport, and sea breezes can be strong. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Red Fox Square and Drill Hall Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Newport sits on or near the A3020 and A3054, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Other places close to Newport we cover include Shide (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (2 miles south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ryde (6 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (7 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Newport is one of the larger places we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for events. Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your event.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (within half a mile south-east) and Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Castle Inn (within half a mile north-east)
More for events in Newport
Step by step
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. By late September, sunset in Newport is around 7:10pm, and in December it is nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Occasions we serve in Newport
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Newport: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Newport, such as:
- Staff days and open days
- Christmas parties
- Clubhouse events
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
Historic houses near Newport include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and Gatcombe House (2.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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