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Wedding Hog Roast in Apse Heath
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Apse Heath and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
Wedding hog roast in Apse Heath
Who books wedding hog roast in Apse Heath?
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
In Apse Heath and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Alverstone Mead, and the countryside around Apse Heath suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
About our wedding hog roast in Apse Heath
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Apse Heath. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and weddings in a family garden.
Rural weddings around Apse Heath have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Apse Heath (PO36)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Apse Heath weddings: local tips
Apse Heath is about 6 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Apse Heath is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. We cater 125 places in the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Apse Heath are Haseley Manor (1.8 miles north-west) and Rylstone Manor (1.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Shanklin station is about 1.3 miles away. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO36, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ventnor Road, The Brambles and Newport Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Apse Heath, we also cover Princelett (1 mile south-west), Branstone (1 mile north-west), Winford (1 mile north), Hale Common (1 mile north-west) and Whiteley Bank (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-west), Ryde (6 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Ventnor (3 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (6 miles north). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Wight Aviation Museum (1 mile north-east) and Sandown Castle (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Stenbury Down and Alverstone Mead.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
You will not have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Golden-hour photos in Apse Heath at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- 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.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Lighting for evening service
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
For somewhere as remote as Apse Heath, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Apse Heath
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Apse Heath
Do you come out to small places like Apse Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Apse Heath?
Shanklin station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you cover Apse Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Apse Heath and the Isle of Wight. Send us the address for a quote.
When do you start roasting?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
For event organisers in Apse Heath
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
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Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards