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Wedding Hog Roast in Chilworth Old Village
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Chilworth Old Village.
- The day after the wedding
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Marquee weddings
A hog roast near Chilworth Old Village
Wedding hog roast in Chilworth Old Village, slow-roasted on site
We look after guests who do not eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. We’re frequently asked to cater small, informal weddings and home weddings, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
A wedding in a small place like Chilworth Old Village frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
- Where
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Events we cater in Chilworth Old Village
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chilworth Old Village. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Weddings in a family garden
- Evening receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Chilworth Old Village suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
How it works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Chilworth Old Village, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Chilworth Old Village
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Towns and villages near Chilworth Old Village
Other occasions in Chilworth Old Village
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Chilworth Old Village
Which station is closest to Chilworth Old Village?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Chilworth Old Village too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
It depends on the venue. Ask your venue early, and we will liaise with them.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and we’ll confirm it in writing.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Chilworth Old Village and the surrounding area. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cater.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (2.8 miles south-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you’re marrying at a church near Chilworth Old Village, such as Church of St Denys, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across the SO16 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth Old Village include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away