Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Gurnard
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Gurnard and the Isle of Wight, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- The day after the wedding
- Marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding hog roast for Gurnard
About our wedding hog roast in Gurnard
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access, so nothing is left to chance. Popular choices include new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and crackling, and we are often booked for post-wedding gatherings and anniversary vow renewals.
A wedding in a small place like Gurnard frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Location
- Gurnard (PO31)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evening food at a Gurnard wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm 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.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Lighting for evening service
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
For somewhere as remote as Gurnard, early notice helps us plan the trip.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Gurnard
More for events in Gurnard
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Working with your venue
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We will be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Gurnard
Gurnard is about 1 mile west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in Gurnard, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Gurnard is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Within reach of Gurnard are historic houses such as Osborne House (2.3 miles east) and Carisbrooke Castle (4.7 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Mill Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the coast within about a mile, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of the Isle of Wight takes in PO31, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Cow Lane, The Avenue and Shore Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For weddings just outside Gurnard, we cover Cowes (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile south), Rew Street (1 mile south-west), Great Thorness (2 miles south-west) and Noke Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Newport (4 miles south), Ryde (7 miles east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (11 miles south-east), Ventnor (12 miles south-east) and Oakfield (8 miles east). Remote sites take a little more planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you will also find St Mary's Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Isle of Wight Natural History Centre (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Gurnard include Cowes Enterprise College (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Portland Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your wedding in Gurnard
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
Whatever the occasion in Gurnard, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Marquee weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
Marrying at All Saints' Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- The space, cover and access they need
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Gurnard
Do you come out to small places like Gurnard?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you roast near the sea around Gurnard?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we will liaise with them.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away