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Hog Roast Catering in Shorwell, Isle of Wight
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Shorwell and across the Isle of Wight.
- Parties at home
- Staff days and open days
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Shorwell?
Events we cater in Shorwell
A roll needs no knife and fork, so it suits informal events, while plates and sides suit a sit-down meal.
Hosts in Shorwell book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Corporate events
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas fairs
- Birthdays and anniversaries
Among the historic houses close to Shorwell are Northcourt Manor (less than half a mile north) and Westcourt Manor (within half a mile west). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
How our hog roast hire works in Shorwell
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, then carve and serve at the time you choose. We serve crackling, coleslaw and spit-roast lamb, and we are often booked for corporate events and milestone birthdays.
In a hamlet or village like Shorwell, a farmyard or a neighbour’s field can make a good cooking spot. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Location
- Shorwell (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Nothing overhead that could catch the heat
- A sheltered place for people to eat if it rains
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
For somewhere as remote as Shorwell, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Apple sauce
- Coleslaw
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
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What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Planning an evening hog roast in Shorwell? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light at the carving station.
- First, you send us your date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the roaster and send a clear quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves to order and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Shorwell questions
Do you come out to small places like Shorwell?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at St. Peter's Church: can you cater?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What affects the price in Shorwell
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Site access
- Which meats and sides you choose
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
Everything for serving comes with us, so all you need is the space.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes make it a full meal.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A hog roast in Shorwell: local details
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Shorwell for events. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
After a service at St. Peter's Church, the hog roast can be ready at a nearby hall or house.
Anywhere in PO30, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Shorwell we cover include Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Inn (within half a mile north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away