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Hog Roast Hire in Shanklin Village
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Shanklin Village. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Staff days and open days
Hog roast hire for Shanklin Village
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. In Shanklin Village, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
- First, you send us your date, address, 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in Shanklin Village, carved to order
The smell of roasting pork is half the appeal. We roast slowly on site in Shanklin Village, then carve the pork into rolls with all the trimmings. We are often asked to cater garden parties and barbecues and club events and presentations, serving coleslaw, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes.
Gardens in Shanklin Village tend to be compact, with neighbours on both sides, so clearance from fences and windows matters most. Warn the neighbours: the roast cooks for hours. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Shanklin Village (SM2, SM5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Hog roast hire around Shanklin Village
Shanklin Village is about 1 mile south of Sutton, in Greater London. Shanklin Village is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Shanklin Village is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (1.6 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (2.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. For guests coming by train, Belmont station is in Shanklin Village itself.
For events in SM2 and SM5, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From York Road, Downs Road and Burdon Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover events in Sutton (1 mile north), Banstead (2 miles south), Little Woodcote (2 miles east), Benhilton (2 miles north) and Carshalton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Shanklin Village include Avenue Primary Academy (under half a mile south-west) and Glaisdale School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
As a London location, Shanklin Village is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access takes planning: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About the food
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
FAQs for Shanklin Village
Could you cook in Manor Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St John?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is it just pork?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Events we cater in Shanklin Village
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling.
However big or small the event in Shanklin Village, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes
- Christmas parties
- Village fêtes and school fairs
After a service at Church of St John, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Time on site
- Travel to Shanklin Village
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which frequently makes it better value. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- We don’t offer halal meat, so arrange that separately if it’s needed
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
If timings shift, tell us: a cooked roast can be held for a while before carving.
We also hire out the roaster for DIY hog roasts.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards