Isle of Wight · England
Party Hog Roast in Shide
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party turns the food into a centrepiece of your party in Shide.
- Engagement celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary parties
Party hog roast for Shide
Shide parties: what to know
Shide is about 1 mile south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cater parties at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Shide and the surrounding area. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Shide to Southampton (16 miles away).
A green space like Seaclose Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, normally the council’s. Within reach of Shide are historic houses such as Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile west) and Gatcombe House (2.1 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Anywhere in PO30, we can bring the roaster to you. Streets in the area include Pan Lane, Ash Road and Dairy Lane, and a party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Being close to the A3020, Shide is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater parties in Newport (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (1 mile south), Downend (2 miles east), Merstone (3 miles south-east) and Rookley (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as 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). For a party at a remote spot, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
Other landmarks nearby include 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.
- Nearby schools 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 (less than half a mile north-west)
Party hog roast near Shide
In Shide, a hog roast is a favourite for birthdays and garden parties: one roast, enough for a crowd. We serve and tidy up. We serve a vegan burger or sausage, apple sauce and jacket potatoes, and we are often booked for 18th, 21st, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays and street parties.
Around Shide, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of party. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
- Location
- Shide (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Shide
Could you cook in Seaclose Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do we need a marquee for a party hog roast?
We bring cover for the roaster; plan shelter for guests in bad weather.
Will the smell bother the neighbours?
A friendly word helps: the roast cooks for hours and the smell travels. They may want a roll.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Events we cater in Shide
One roast feeds everyone together, so nobody is waiting for the next batch.
Hosts in Shide book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Family reunions
- Street parties
- Retirement parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
If the day starts at Church of St. John the Baptist, the roast can be ready when everyone gets back.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What affects the price in Shide
We work out each quote from:
- Menu choices and extras
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Every party is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your party: use our quote form.
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. For an evening party in Shide, think about light: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. Lights by the food keep the party going.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the party is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Note that stuffing usually contains gluten.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- Space for our vehicle near the drive
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Jacket potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Think about children’s portions
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so just let us know.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes to make it a full meal.
Also in Shide
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards