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Hog Roast Hire for Ventnor
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your event in Ventnor. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christmas fairs
- Corporate events
Hog roast hire in Ventnor
About our hog roast hire in Ventnor
Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. We are often asked to cater parties at home and milestone birthdays, serving new potatoes, coleslaw and crackling.
In and around Ventnor, gardens and village halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
- Area
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Places near Ventnor
What else we do in Ventnor
Ventnor: venues, access and local tips
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Hosts in Ventnor book us for events of all sizes. We cater 125 places across the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Ventnor to Southampton (24 miles away).
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Catherine's Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. PTAs at schools such as St Catherine's School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Ventnor is within about a mile of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in PO38, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Ventnor include the A3055 and B3327, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Ventnor we cover include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Isle of Wight, Ventnor has lots of places with room for a hog roast. If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Well-known places in the area include Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blenheim pub (less than half a mile east)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a barbecue, one roast feeds everyone at once, so nobody stands at a grill all afternoon. Our guide compares the two. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell typically brings people over long before we carve. Light matters for a long roast: in Ventnor, sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, but by late December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter bookings need lighting from mid-afternoon.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
- A safe distance from walls, tents and trees
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Ventnor is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Find out who does not eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Ventnor questions
We are gathering after a service at St Catherine's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Ventnor?
Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can we have lamb or chicken?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Events we cater in Ventnor
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Ventnor: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ventnor, including:
- Parties at home
- Wakes
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Club events and presentations
Historic houses near Ventnor include Rylstone Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Haseley Manor (5 miles north). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away