Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Great Thorness
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Great Thorness. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Marquee weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Great Thorness
Planning a wedding hog roast in Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We cater weddings of every size in Great Thorness. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Great Thorness to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Great Thorness are Swainston Manor (3 miles south) and Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO31 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Great Thorness, we also cover Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Thorness includes Mill Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Sportsman's Rest pub (0.9 miles south-west)
About our wedding hog roast in Great Thorness
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. For weddings in a family garden and relaxed, low-key weddings, we’ll put together a menu of carved roast pork, crackling and salads and more.
Rural weddings around Great Thorness 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. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Area
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
What affects the price in Great Thorness
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
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 are paying for.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Great Thorness: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Great Thorness?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Great Thorness hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- An itemised quote
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Who books wedding hog roast in Great Thorness?
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
People around Great Thorness book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Intimate weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Vow renewals and blessings
For outdoor photos, Mill Hill is close by, and the countryside around Great Thorness suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Evening food at a Great Thorness wedding frequently 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Lighting for evening service
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Space well clear of tents and trees
For somewhere as remote as Great Thorness, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away