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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Hillyfields, Southampton
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Hillyfields and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Late-night wedding food
- Intimate weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
Slow-roasted pork in Hillyfields
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
How our wedding hog roast works in Hillyfields
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. Whether it is the main wedding meal and relaxed, low-key weddings, we will put together a menu of salads, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
In Hillyfields, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Where
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Power for lights in the evening
- A way in for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hillyfields
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
FAQs for Hillyfields
What’s the nearest station to Hillyfields?
Redbridge station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. We will explain the details with your quote.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Hillyfields?
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hillyfields. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Evening food after the first dance
- Home weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Within reach of Hillyfields are historic houses such as Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.8 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What your quote should include
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Hillyfields weddings: local tips
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Hillyfields and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. We cover 40 places across Southampton.
If you are marrying at a church near Hillyfields, such as All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Testwood Lakes. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hillyfields, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in SO16, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Hillyfields sits on or near the M271, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Hillyfields, we cover Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillyfields includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Hillyfields include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
What happens on the day
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Golden-hour photos in Hillyfields at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Hillyfields, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Hillyfields
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
More for events in Hillyfields
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away