Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Nettlestone
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Nettlestone.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Nettlestone
How our wedding hog roast works in Nettlestone
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that. Typical bookings include the main wedding meal and intimate weddings, with salads, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Rural weddings around Nettlestone have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Where
- Nettlestone (PO34)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
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Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Nettlestone
Do you come out to small places like Nettlestone?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Getting married in Nettlestone?
Nettlestone is about 2 miles east of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Nettlestone for weddings. We bring hog roasts to 125 places across the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Nettlestone to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
Marrying at St. Helen's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. For guests travelling by train, Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station. The sea is within about 3 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO34, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Caws Avenue, Willowtree Drive and Ashtree Way; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nettlestone sits on or near the B3340, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Seaview (1 mile north), Pondwell (1 mile north-west), Spring Vale (1 mile north-west), Puckpool (1 mile north-west) and Westridge (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Newport (8 miles west), Cowes (9 miles west), Sandown (5 miles south-west), Shanklin (6 miles south-west), Ventnor (9 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles west). Remote sites take a little more planning, so ask early about your wedding.
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (4.1 miles south) and Cothey Bottom Heritage Centre (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Alan Hersey Nature Reserve and Bembridge Down.
- Local pubs include The Vine Inn (1 mile south)
What happens on the day
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. Winter weddings in Nettlestone are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO34 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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.
Why choose a hog roast in Nettlestone?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Lighting for evening service
Nettlestone is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Nettlestone
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Nettlestone?
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Nettlestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Evening receptions
Among the historic houses close to Nettlestone are Nunwell House (2.8 miles south-west) and Yaverland Manor (3 miles south). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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