Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Forton
Wedding hog roast in Forton: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Garden weddings at home
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Farm weddings
A hog roast near Forton
Wedding hog roast in Forton, slow-roasted on site
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. We’re frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts and second-day get-togethers, serving carved roast pork, halloumi skewers and salads.
For a smaller place like Forton, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a level spot and access. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Forton is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send 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.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Forton weddings: local tips
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Forton and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Marrying at St John the Evangelist? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12 and PO13, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a house on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Forton include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (within half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Trafalgar pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Events we cater in Forton
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Forton:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
If you want countryside in your photos, West of the River Alver isn’t far.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Where the roaster can go in Forton
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A way in for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
What affects the price in Forton
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Forton
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Served at the time you choose
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Questions from Forton
Is Forton close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Forton?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Will guests be full?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Do you do evening food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
For event organisers in Forton
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away