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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shanklin Village, Greater London
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Shanklin Village. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
Wedding hog roast in Shanklin Village
Shanklin Village weddings: local tips
Shanklin Village is about 1 mile south of Sutton, in Greater London. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Shanklin Village? We cover the whole area. Shanklin Village is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Shanklin Village to London (about 11 miles away).
Historic houses near Shanklin Village include Nonsuch Mansion (1.6 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (2.4 miles west). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking. Planning photos in Manor Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over SM2 and SM5. Whether your wedding is on York Road, Downs Road and Burdon Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Shanklin Village we cover include Sutton (1 mile north), Banstead (2 miles south), Little Woodcote (2 miles east), Benhilton (2 miles north) and Carshalton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sutton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Avenue Primary Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Glaisdale School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
About our wedding hog roast in Shanklin Village
For a relaxed wedding in Shanklin Village, a hog roast hits the right note: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. Whether it is garden weddings at home and wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes for your guests.
In Shanklin Village, venues set rules on outside caterers and gas cooking. Ask about a courtyard or garden, and we will work through it together. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Shanklin Village (SM2, SM5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. The smell normally brings people over long before we carve. Evening food at a Shanklin Village wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Common questions in Shanklin Village
What’s the nearest station to Shanklin Village?
Belmont station, in Shanklin Village itself.
Can you do a hog roast in Manor Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Who books wedding hog roast in Shanklin Village?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
However big or small the event in Shanklin Village, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and renewals
Marrying at Church of St John? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Shanklin Village is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and access can be tight: tell us about side or rear access, steps and parking for our vehicle.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards