Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Forest Side
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Forest Side.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening receptions
Book a hog roast in Forest Side
Planning a wedding hog roast in Forest Side
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cater weddings across Forest Side and nearby. Forest Side is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Forest Side to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like St. Mary's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Among the historic houses close to Forest Side are Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and Swainston Manor (2.7 miles south-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in PO30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Whether your wedding is on Forest Road and Gunville Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). If your wedding is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Forest Side include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Forest Side include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
Wedding hog roast in Forest Side, carved to order
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. We serve carved roast pork, crackling and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts with sides and evening receptions.
Near Forest Side, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Forest Side (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Questions from Forest Side
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you cater after a service at St. Mary's Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Who books wedding hog roast in Forest Side?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Forest Side, including:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening food after the first dance
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Seaclose Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Staffing on the day
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Winter weddings in Forest Side are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
Evening food typically goes out an hour or two after the first dance, timed with you in advance.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels like a feast. 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 will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
Read how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Towns and villages near Forest Side
More for events in Forest Side
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away