Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Park Gate, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Park Gate? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a family garden
A hog roast near Park Gate
About our wedding hog roast in Park Gate
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, with china available on request. Whether it is wedding breakfasts with sides and the day after the wedding, we can cook new potatoes, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Park Gate, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, low and slow, for hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Getting married in Park Gate?
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater weddings of every size in Park Gate. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Margaret Mary frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Swanwick station serves Park Gate directly. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in SO31, we can bring the roaster to you. Your wedding could be at a house on Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
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.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Park Gate is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every wedding is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
The main driver is numbers: the price per head normally falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Park Gate
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Park Gate, including:
- Farm weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
For outdoor photos, Swanwick Lakes is close by.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Park Gate
Can you cater after a service at St Margaret Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Park Gate close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
What do you need from us on the day?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Do you come to Park Gate?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Park Gate and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away