Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast Hire for Shide
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast in Shide.
- Christmas parties
- Birthdays and anniversaries
- Weddings and receptions
Hog roast hire for Shide
Hog roast hire in Shide, slow-roasted on site
It’s a simple format that suits most crowds: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, plus lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices if you want them. We serve salads, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for community events and staff days and open days.
In and around Shide, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. The hog is roasted on site at your event, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Area
- Shide (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Shide
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Shide: venues, access and local tips
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Planning a hog roast in Shide? We cover the whole area. Shide is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Shide to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Shide include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west) and Gatcombe House (2.1 miles south). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. PTAs at schools such as Nine Acres Primary School often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Shide is within about 5 miles of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the roaster to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. With the A3020 close by, Shide is easy for us to reach for your event. If your venue is just outside Shide, we also cover Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile 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 (5 miles north), Sandown (6 miles south-east), Shanklin (7 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your event.
A little further out are St Mary's Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Shide includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Shide include Island Innovation VI Form Campus (within half a mile north) and Christ The King College (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cranbourne Arms Public House (under half a mile north-west)
A hog roast compared with other options
Full catering or machine hire? Catering means we do everything; DIY hire means you roast and carve yourself. Most hosts choose catering for anything bigger than a family party. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Shide questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. John the Baptist: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is it just pork?
The hog is the centrepiece, with lamb and chicken as extras.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
Both are available: we can cater fully or hire out the machine. Most people choose catering.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Do you come to Shide?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shide and the rest of the Isle of Wight included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why choose hog roast hire in Shide?
It is generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Shide, such as:
- Work summer parties
- Weddings and receptions
- Sports clubs and societies
- Christmas fairs
After a service at Church of St. John the Baptist, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We agree exactly where before the day. Planning an evening hog roast in Shide? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear 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
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Shide is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Name someone to meet us, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away