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Wedding Hog Roast in Hillhead
Wedding hog roast in Hillhead: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
Wedding hog roast for Hillhead
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book our hog roast in Hillhead
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Wedding hog roast in Hillhead, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Hillhead: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. We’re frequently asked to cater the main wedding meal and intimate weddings, with crackling, new potatoes and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hillhead, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. Golden-hour photos in Hillhead at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening 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.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Get a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Permission for outside catering
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Getting married in Hillhead?
Hillhead is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hillhead. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hillhead to Southampton (8 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St George often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Mercury Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Hillhead, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in SO45 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Calshot (1 mile north-west), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (7 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south) and Calshot Castle (1 mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Hillhead
Is Hillhead too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Hillhead?
Hamble station, about 4.3 miles north of the centre.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will sort the details with them.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Hillhead?
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it is good value.
People around Hillhead book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee weddings
For guests travelling by train, Hamble station is about 4.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Places near Hillhead
Other occasions in Hillhead
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards