Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Gaskins
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 Gaskins.
- The day after the wedding
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a marquee
Slow-roasted pork in Gaskins
Who books wedding hog roast in Gaskins?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Garden weddings at home
If you are marrying at a church near Gaskins, such as St Catherine-by-the-Green, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Comparing caterers
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Staffing on the day
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
Wedding hog roast in Gaskins, carved to order
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee and anniversary vow renewals.
Rural weddings around Gaskins have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Gaskins (PO33, PO36)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Gaskins weddings: local tips
Gaskins is about 3 miles south-east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Gaskins? We cover the whole area. Gaskins is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. Our bookings stretch from Gaskins to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Brading Marshes RSPB reserve is close by, and the countryside around Gaskins suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to Gaskins are Nunwell House (1.7 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (1.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of the PO33 and PO36 postcode area. Other places close to Gaskins we cover include St Helens (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile south-west), Yarbridge (2 miles south-west), Morton (2 miles south-west) and Yaverland (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles west), Ryde (3 miles north-west), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Sandown (3 miles south-west), Shanklin (5 miles south-west) and Ventnor (8 miles south-west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wedding.
A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.7 miles south) and Lilliput Museum of Antique Dolls And Toys (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Gaskins includes Brading Down and Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Vine Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
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The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, often with mint sauce.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. For a summer wedding in Gaskins, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
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.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Lighting for evening service
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Gaskins is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
For event organisers in Gaskins
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Gaskins questions
We are gathering after a service at St Catherine-by-the-Green: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Do you do evening food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Gaskins
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards