Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Netley Marsh
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Netley Marsh and the surrounding area.
- Marquee weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
Slow-roasted pork in Netley Marsh
Getting married in Netley Marsh?
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Netley Marsh? We cover the whole area. Netley Marsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Netley Marsh to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St Matthew? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Testwood Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in SO40, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Netley Marsh include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (under half a mile south)
Wedding hog roast near Netley Marsh
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. We’re frequently asked to cater the day after the wedding and marquee receptions, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
A wedding in a small place like Netley Marsh frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Other occasions in Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Netley Marsh too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Can we add a second roast?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Events we cater in Netley Marsh
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Netley Marsh, including:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Late-night wedding food
For guests travelling by train, Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. In Netley Marsh, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away