Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Sarisbury
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Sarisbury. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Weddings in a marquee
- The main wedding meal
- Anniversary vow renewals
Slow-roasted pork in Sarisbury
Wedding hog roast near Sarisbury
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling, and typical bookings are for small, informal weddings and weddings in a family garden.
Weddings in a place like Sarisbury frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
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What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Step by step
Expect a calm, 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. At midsummer, sunset in Sarisbury is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Who books wedding hog roast in Sarisbury?
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
We are regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Sarisbury, including:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Home weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
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- Staffing on the day
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
We’ll be at the venue for most of the day, working quietly in the background.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Weddings in Sarisbury: venues, ceremonies and travel
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Sarisbury? We can help. Sarisbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Sarisbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
Swanwick Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station. With the coast within about 2 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over SO31. Local streets include Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Sarisbury we cover include Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (under half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). The countryside around Sarisbury includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Ship Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Full catering or machine hire?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Sarisbury questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Sarisbury?
Swanwick station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you come to Sarisbury?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
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. You will know our arrival time in advance.
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.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Sarisbury
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away