Portsmouth · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Baffins
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Baffins and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Garden weddings at home
- The day after the wedding
Book a hog roast in Baffins
Wedding hog roast near Baffins
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 post-wedding gatherings and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of salads, halloumi skewers and crackling for your guests.
In Baffins, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
- Where
- Baffins (PO3, PO4, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. At a December wedding in Baffins, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Baffins
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
Baffins weddings: local tips
Baffins is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Baffins, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cater 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Baffins to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Alexandra Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Milton Locks nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Baffins suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For weddings in PO3, PO4 and PO2, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Your wedding could be at a house on Byron Road, James Road and Dover Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Baffins sits on or near the A288, which makes travel to your wedding easy. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Copnor (1 mile north-west), Kingston (1 mile south-west), Fratton (1 mile south-west), Portsmouth (1 mile west) and North End (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north-west), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and Southsea (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Miltoncross Academy (0.5 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Baffins pub (within half a mile north)
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Baffins
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Cuthbert?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Baffins close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A picture helps.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- Menu choices and extras
- Travel to Baffins
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or PO3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Who books wedding hog roast in Baffins?
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
Here’s what people in Baffins most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Anniversary vow renewals
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A closer look at the menu
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Baffins hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
If you’re booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
Other occasions in Baffins
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away