Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Clayhall, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Clayhall.
- The day after the wedding
- Weddings in a marquee
- Weddings in a family garden
Planning an event in Clayhall?
Common questions in Clayhall
Can you cater after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Clayhall from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
How our wedding hog roast works in Clayhall
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. Whether it’s the main wedding meal and intimate weddings, we can cook rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers and more.
For a smaller place like Clayhall, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a level spot and access. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Occasions we serve in Clayhall
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
However big or small the event in Clayhall, a slow roast goes a long way. We are often asked to cater:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
It’s worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Clayhall
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Weddings in Clayhall are part of our patch. Clayhall is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, West of the River Alver isn’t far, and the countryside around Clayhall suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like St Francis, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across PO12. Whether your wedding is on The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Clayhall include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Clayhall include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
How the day works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. For a summer wedding in Clayhall, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or PO12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Clayhall
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Lighting for evening service
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give your coordinator the final menu
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Clayhall
Other occasions in Clayhall
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away