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Wedding Hog Roast in Bitterne
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Bitterne.
- Blessings and renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Bitterne
About our wedding hog roast in Bitterne
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For wedding breakfasts and vow renewals and blessings, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and carved roast pork and more.
A farm or garden wedding near Bitterne suits a hog roast. We need a level spot and access. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Location
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- County
- Southampton
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Bitterne
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bitterne:
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Farm weddings
- Home weddings
Planning photos in Riverside Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Bitterne
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We take a hog roast for your wedding to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Bitterne and the surrounding area. We bring hog roasts to 40 places in Southampton.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Saviour often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. For outdoor photos, Netley Common is close by. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in SO18 and SO19, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Bitterne sits on or near the A3024, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Open spaces near Bitterne include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Itchen College (within half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Bitterne questions
Which station is closest to Bitterne?
Bitterne station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Bitterne from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do we need our own staff?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Bitterne, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Places near Bitterne
What else we do in Bitterne
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Bitterne
- Planned to your running order
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away