Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Blackhill
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Blackhill. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
Wedding hog roast in Blackhill
About our wedding hog roast in Blackhill
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat. Whether it is barn and farm weddings and small, informal weddings, we can cook crackling, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb and more.
Rural weddings around Blackhill have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Blackhill questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Blackhill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
Why choose wedding hog roast in Blackhill?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Blackhill, including:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Home weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Staffing on the day
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to Blackhill
What else we do in Blackhill
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Blackhill
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. At a December wedding in Blackhill, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in Blackhill
Blackhill is about 4 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Blackhill is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. Blackhill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Copythorne Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Blackhill suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Blackhill are historic houses such as Landford Manor (2.7 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. With the New Forest National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in SO51, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Blackhill we cover include East Wellow (1 mile north-east), Canada (1 mile west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Newbridge (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Copythorne Common.
- Local schools include Embley (2.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Rockingham Arms (0.8 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards