Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Ashey
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Ashey.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Planning an event in Ashey?
Wedding hog roast near Ashey
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. Typical bookings include vow renewals and blessings and weddings in a family garden, with new potatoes, crackling and salads.
Near Ashey, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Location
- Ashey (PO33)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Getting married in Ashey?
Ashey is about 2 miles south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We’re happy to travel to Ashey for weddings. We cater all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ashey to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Brading Down, and the countryside around Ashey suits an outdoor reception. It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in PO33, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Other places close to Ashey we cover include Adgestone (2 miles south-east), Brading (2 miles south-east), Morton (2 miles south-east), Alverstone Garden Village (2 miles south) and Yarbridge (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (7 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south), Shanklin (5 miles south), Ventnor (7 miles south) and East Cowes (6 miles north-west). For a wedding at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
Who books wedding hog roast in Ashey?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ashey and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Blessings and renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Marquee weddings
- The day after the wedding
Within reach of Ashey are historic houses such as Nunwell House (1.5 miles south-east) and Morton Manor (2.3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
Nearby places to Ashey
Other occasions in Ashey
FAQs for Ashey
What’s the nearest station to Ashey?
The closest is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Ashey?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
For somewhere as remote as Ashey, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, 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. In Ashey, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others have the hog roast as the main event. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Ashey hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved to order by a chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards