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Wedding Hog Roast for Rudmore
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Rudmore and across Portsmouth.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Wedding hog roast for Rudmore
Planning a wedding hog roast in Rudmore
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever your wedding is in Rudmore, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Rudmore is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rudmore to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Alexandra Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. With the coast within about 3 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO2 and PO1, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Rudmore sits on or near the M275 and A2047, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. Other places close to Rudmore we cover include North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rudmore include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Drake pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Wedding hog roast near Rudmore
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Rudmore: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, salads and carved roast pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater second-day get-togethers and home weddings.
For a smaller place like Rudmore, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground, cover and a way in. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Perfect for your wedding in Rudmore
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
People around Rudmore book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Evening receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
After a ceremony at a church like The Grapes, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
Rudmore questions
We are gathering after a service at The Grapes: 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.
Could you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Rudmore, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May 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.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- 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
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or PO2 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give final numbers in good time
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Choose sides to make it a full meal.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
What else we do in Rudmore
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A way in for the roaster
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away