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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Lordswood, Southampton
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Lordswood.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Home weddings
Planning an event in Lordswood?
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Permission for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
How our wedding hog roast works in Lordswood
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, then carve at the time you’ve set. Popular choices include carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and salads, and we are regularly asked to cater intimate weddings and weddings in a marquee.
In Lordswood, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
- Where
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weddings in Lordswood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Hosts in Lordswood book us for weddings of all sizes. We cater all 40 towns and villages across Southampton.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Testwood Lakes. After a ceremony at a church like Lord's Hill Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Lordswood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over SO16 and SO15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Lordswood, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
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.
Lordswood: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Lord's Hill Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Lordswood?
The closest is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
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 will send a price.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
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A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Perfect for your wedding in Lordswood
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
Here’s what people in Lordswood most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts
Among the historic houses close to Lordswood are South Stoneham House (2.4 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff will carve and serve
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
What a hog roast costs
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Lordswood, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards