Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Funtley
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Funtley.
- The main wedding meal
- Blessings and renewals
- Late-night wedding food
A hog roast near Funtley
How our wedding hog roast works in Funtley
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Funtley suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. We serve salads, crackling and carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater small, informal weddings and marquee receptions.
Rural weddings around Funtley have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Also near Funtley
Other occasions in Funtley
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Weddings in Funtley are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Funtley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Funtley to Southampton (9 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Swanwick Lakes, and the countryside around Funtley suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of PO15, PO17 and PO16. Local streets include Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Miners Arms (under half a mile east)
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Evening food at a Funtley wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Funtley
Can you cater after a service at Church of 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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Funtley?
Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
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 don’t offer halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Funtley?
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Hosts in Funtley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Late-night wedding food
- Marquee weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Francis frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
For event organisers in Funtley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Funtley
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
Prices and what affects them
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Season and day of the week
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or PO15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards