Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Bonchurch
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Bonchurch? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Home weddings
- Marquee receptions
Planning an event in Bonchurch?
How our wedding hog roast works in Bonchurch
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater late-night wedding food and anniversary vow renewals.
A wedding in a small place like Bonchurch frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Area
- Bonchurch (PO38)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Bonchurch
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We are gathering after a service at Old St. Boniface Church: can you cater?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
For somewhere as remote as Bonchurch, early notice helps us plan the trip.
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
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How it works
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Evening food at a Bonchurch wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- 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 arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Perfect for your wedding in Bonchurch
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Bonchurch. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Late-night wedding food
After a ceremony at a church like Old St. Boniface Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Weddings in Bonchurch: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bonchurch is about 2 miles south of Shanklin, in the Isle of Wight. Wherever your wedding is in Bonchurch, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight. Our bookings stretch from Bonchurch to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
Historic houses near Bonchurch include Rylstone Manor (1.8 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. If you want countryside in your photos, St Boniface Down isn’t far. The sea is within about a mile, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in PO38, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Streets in the area include Shore Road, Leeson Road and Bonchurch Village Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For weddings just outside Bonchurch, we cover Luccombe Village (1 mile north), Ventnor (1 mile west), Steephill (2 miles west), Wroxall (2 miles north-west) and Shanklin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Newport (9 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles north), East Cowes (12 miles north-west) and Oakfield (8 miles north). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Ventnor Heritage Museum (1 mile west) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles north). The countryside around Bonchurch includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Nearby schools include The Island Free School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bonchurch Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include South Wight (0.8 miles west)
Also near Bonchurch
Other occasions in Bonchurch
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels special. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why Bonchurch hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
See how we price or the cost guide.
What affects the price in Bonchurch
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
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.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away