Portsmouth · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Copnor
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Copnor? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Garden weddings at home
- Farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Copnor
How our wedding hog roast works in Copnor
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, new potatoes and crackling, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed, low-key weddings and marquee receptions.
In Copnor, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Copnor (PO3, PO2, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. Evening food at a Copnor wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Perfect for your wedding in Copnor
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
In Copnor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Blessings and renewals
- The day after the wedding
- Evening food after the first dance
- Marquee receptions
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Copnor
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Alban: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we’ll work with them on the details.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you come to Copnor?
Yes, Copnor is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Lighting for evening service
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Copnor weddings: local tips
Copnor is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We are happy to travel to Copnor for weddings and the places nearby. Copnor is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, Milton Locks isn’t far. Planning photos in Alexandra Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO3, PO2 and PO1, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a house on New Road, Lynn Road and Byron Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A288, Copnor is simple for us to get to. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Baffins (1 mile south-east), Kingston (1 mile south), Portsmouth (1 mile west), Fratton (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (2.3 miles south-west) and Southsea Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Admiral Lord Nelson School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Taxpayer pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Also in Copnor
A hog roast or other catering?
A common mix is a plated meal followed by an evening hog roast; others make the hog roast the main meal. 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 Copnor hosts choose us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- All the equipment comes with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards