Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Broadgate
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 Broadgate.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and renewals
Wedding hog roast in Broadgate
Wedding hog roast in Broadgate, slow-roasted on site
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. We are often asked to cater farm weddings and garden weddings at home, with salads, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb.
A wedding in a small place like Broadgate often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
If you are 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.
Broadgate weddings: local tips
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cover Broadgate and its neighbours for weddings. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Flexford Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Put the station on your invitation: Chandlers Ford station is about 1.8 miles away.
For weddings in SO51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. For weddings just outside Broadgate, we cover Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Broadgate includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
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.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evening food at a Broadgate wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Broadgate
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Broadgate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Home weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening food after the first dance
Historic houses near Broadgate include South Stoneham House (4.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Places near Broadgate
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Broadgate
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
FAQs for Broadgate
How far is Broadgate from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mark?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We’ll sort the details with them.
Can we offer lamb too?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards