Isle of Wight · England
Party Hog Roast in Bonchurch
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your party in Bonchurch and the surrounding area.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Street parties
- Christenings
Book a hog roast in Bonchurch
Party hog roast near Bonchurch
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. For retirement parties and street parties, we can cook rotisserie chicken, jacket potatoes and apple sauce.
Near Bonchurch, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat.
- Area
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Towns and villages near Bonchurch
Also in Bonchurch
Hosting a hog roast party in Bonchurch
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. From village halls to gardens and fields, parties around Bonchurch suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
Guests arriving by train should know that Shanklin station is about 2.4 miles away. If your garden is too small, local halls and clubs near Bonchurch can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space for the roaster. The coast is within about a mile, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO38. Whether your party is on Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover parties in Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bonchurch Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Common questions in Bonchurch
Can you roast near the sea around Bonchurch?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Bonchurch?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
We set up in the agreed spot, leaving the garden to you and your guests.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Occasions we serve in Bonchurch
Young and old enjoy it.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Bonchurch, such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
- Reunions
- Anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Old St. Boniface Church, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Whether plates or china are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Bonchurch
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat ground in the garden or on the drive
- A step-free way into the garden
- Parking close to the house
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Sunset in Bonchurch is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is generally in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Bonchurch
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away