Isle of Wight · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Shanklin and across the Isle of Wight.
- Late-night wedding food
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee weddings
Wedding hog roast for Shanklin
Wedding hog roast in Shanklin, carved to order
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. For wedding breakfasts and blessings and renewals, we will put together a menu of carved roast pork, new potatoes and crackling and more.
Weddings in a place like Shanklin frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Area
- Shanklin (PO37, PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Shanklin
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
However big or small the event in Shanklin, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
After a ceremony at a church like St. Paul's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Nearby places to Shanklin
Other occasions in Shanklin
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Shanklin: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Shanklin?
Shanklin has its own station: Shanklin station.
We are gathering after a service at St. Paul's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cover Shanklin?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shanklin
Shanklin is about 6 miles south of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. A hog roast suits weddings around Shanklin, whatever the venue. Shanklin is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shanklin to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Shanklin station is in Shanklin itself. If you want countryside in your photos, St Boniface Down isn’t far, and the countryside around Shanklin suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in PO37 and PO36, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Church Road and Regent Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Being close to the A3020 and A3055, Shanklin is easy for us to reach for your wedding. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Luccombe Village (1 mile south), Lake (1 mile north), Sandown (2 miles north-east), Queen's Bower (2 miles north) and Alverstone (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (7 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (10 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south-west), East Cowes (10 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Being one of the Isle of Wight’s larger places, Shanklin has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces. For a wedding at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
A little further out are South Wight (2.4 miles south-west) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (under half a mile north). The countryside around Shanklin includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Schools near Shanklin include Sandown Bay Academy (1.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Falcon pub (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Shanklin
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. 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.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Shanklin is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shanklin, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Roast pork
Slow-roasted pork is the heart of the menu: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards