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Wedding Hog Roast in Shalfleet
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Shalfleet.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The day after the wedding
Wedding hog roast in Shalfleet
Wedding hog roast near Shalfleet
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Whether it’s evening receptions and weddings in a marquee, we will put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, salads and spit-roast lamb.
A wedding in a small place like Shalfleet often means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Shalfleet (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Shalfleet questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St. Michael the Archangel: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you roast near the sea around Shalfleet?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Do you cover Shalfleet?
Yes, Shalfleet is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Can we offer lamb too?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we will liaise with them.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Shalfleet?
The carving station brings guests together, and it looks great in photos.
Whatever the occasion in Shalfleet, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re often asked to cater:
- Farm weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Garden weddings at home
- The main wedding meal
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Westover Down, and the countryside around Shalfleet suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Time on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
- A way in for the roaster
For somewhere as remote as Shalfleet, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding. In Shalfleet, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Shalfleet weddings: local tips
Shalfleet is about 5 miles west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We are happy to travel to Shalfleet for weddings. Shalfleet is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Shalfleet are Swainston Manor (2.1 miles south-east) and Mottistone Manor (3.3 miles south). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St. Michael the Archangel, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The sea is within about 6 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the PO30 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Scotts Close, Warlands Lane and Fleet Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover weddings in Cranmore (1 mile north-west), Hamstead (1 mile north-west), Bouldnor (3 miles west), Yarmouth (3 miles west) and Thorns Beach (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles east), Ryde (11 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north-east), Sandown (12 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles south-east) and Ventnor (12 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Other landmarks nearby include Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (1.4 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shalfleet include Boldre Foreshore and Westover Down.
- Local pubs include New Inn (within half a mile north-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards