Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Shirrell Heath
Wedding hog roast in Shirrell Heath: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Marquee receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Vow renewals and blessings
Planning an event in Shirrell Heath?
Wedding hog roast in Shirrell Heath, carved to order
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Shirrell Heath: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. We are often asked to cater anniversary vow renewals and post-wedding gatherings, serving crackling, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
A wedding in a small place like Shirrell Heath frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give final numbers in good time
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Occasions we serve in Shirrell Heath
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shirrell Heath:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Farm weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The day after the wedding
Marrying at Church of St John? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
Getting married in Shirrell Heath?
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater weddings of every size in Shirrell Heath. Shirrell Heath is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shirrell Heath to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west. If you want countryside in your photos, Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is not far, and the countryside around Shirrell Heath suits an outdoor reception.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the SO32 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile north-east)
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The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. Winter weddings in Shirrell Heath are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Shirrell Heath
How far is Shirrell Heath from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards