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Hog roast hire in PO30
Hosting a party in PO30? We cover Newport, Barton and Hunny Hill and every street in between, with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling carved for your guests.
Hog roast hire in PO30
Places in PO30
- Newport
- Barton
- Hunny Hill
- Cross Lane
- Shide
- Staplers
- Carisbrooke
- Fairlee
- Brighstone
- Gunville
- Parkhurst
- Clatterford
- Moortown
- Shorwell
- Porchfield
- Blackwater
- Calbourne
- Merstone
- Arreton
- Chillerton
- Gatcombe
- Shalfleet
- Brook
- Downend
- Forest Side
- Marsh Green
- Noke Common
- Bowcombe
- Chilton Green
- Dunsbury
- Hulverstone
- Plaish
- Thorncross
- Brookgreen
- Newtown
- Locksgreen
- Hale Common
What we do in PO30
- Funerals and wakes
- Corporate and staff days
- BBQ catering
- Parties and birthdays
- Hog roast hire
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: fill in our quote form.
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How hog roast hire works in PO30
In PO30, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: slow roasting at your venue, then carving and serving. Typical bookings include weddings and receptions and milestone birthdays, serving coleslaw, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We agree timings and where the roaster goes.
- We roast slowly on site, then carve for your guests.
- We serve, tidy up and leave the spot clean.
What you will pay
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Served at the time you choose
Getting a price
It is 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. Fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Newport
In Newport, that can mean an event near Castle Inn, The Man in the Moon and Seaclose Park and the streets around them. You will also find Christ The King College (0.6 miles south-west), Island Innovation VI Form Campus (less than half a mile south-east) and Nine Acres Primary School (under half a mile south). Other landmarks nearby include Carisbrooke Castle (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (0.8 miles north). Green spaces within easy reach include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Mill Hill.
Hog roast catering in PO30: local guide
From Newport, Barton and Hunny Hill to 30 villages and hamlets, bookings across PO30 range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast works in all of them. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 30 places in PO30 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Newport: PTAs at schools such as Nine Acres Primary School frequently look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. If you had Seaclose Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we can’t simply set up a roaster in a public park. Evenings in Newport stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light at the carving station.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Is a hog roast right for you?
Compared with a cold buffet, a hog roast is hot, freshly carved and feels like an occasion. Buffets can sit out for hours.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
Why a hog roast works
For big gatherings in PO30, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving gives people something to watch.
People around PO30 book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Weddings and receptions
- Club events and presentations
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Slow roasting needs attention, and that’s what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Common questions in PO30
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you travel across the Isle of Wight?
We cater across the Isle of Wight, including PO30. Ask for a quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
How does hog roast hire work?
We handle the roasting, carving and serving. Just give us an outdoor spot to cook.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards