Southampton · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Inner Avenue
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Inner Avenue. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings in a family garden
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee weddings
Planning an event in Inner Avenue?
About our wedding hog roast in Inner Avenue
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee and farm weddings, with spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
In Inner Avenue, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
- Location
- Inner Avenue (SO14, SO15, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Inner Avenue weddings: local tips
Inner Avenue is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. We cater weddings of every size in Inner Avenue. Inner Avenue is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cater.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is St Denys station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Historic houses near Inner Avenue include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.2 miles south) and Medieval Merchant's House (1.3 miles south). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over SO14, SO15 and SO17 and the streets around it. From Alma Road, Rose Road and Lawn Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Close by, we cover weddings in Southampton (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north-east), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east) and St Mary's (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Thornhill (3 miles east), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Weston (3 miles south-east), Hounsdown (4 miles west) and Nursling (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Royal South Hants Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Local schools include St Anne's Catholic School (under half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Guide Dog pub (less than half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Inner Avenue
Can you roast near the sea around Inner Avenue?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Inner Avenue?
St Denys station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you come to Inner Avenue?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
Do you do evening food?
Of course. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A way in for the roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Inner Avenue
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
Events we cater in Inner Avenue
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Inner Avenue, such as:
- Blessings and renewals
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Intimate weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Planning photos in Rockstone Place Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why Inner Avenue hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Inner Avenue, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm 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’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Inner Avenue
What else we do in Inner Avenue
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards