Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Forestside
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Forestside.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Blessings and renewals
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Wedding hog roast in Forestside, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Forestside: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and late-night wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Forestside often 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. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Forestside? We cover the whole area. Forestside is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Within reach of Forestside are historic houses such as Uppark (3.2 miles north) and Warblington Castle (5 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. Compton Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Forestside, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Lodge Lane and Forestside or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). The countryside around Forestside includes Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In Forestside, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Forestside
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Forestside
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could you cook in Stansted Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Forestside?
Yes, Forestside is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Ask us for a quote.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Forestside?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
If you’re hoping for photos in Stansted Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Travel and any London charges
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Forestside
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
- Numbers
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
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.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away