Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Shorwell
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Shorwell and the Isle of Wight, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee
Book a hog roast in Shorwell
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
How our wedding hog roast works in Shorwell
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. For evening receptions and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, carved roast pork and crackling for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Shorwell frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Shorwell (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shorwell
Shorwell is about 5 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Shorwell and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Shorwell is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Marrying at St. Peter's Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. For outdoor photos, Brighstone Down is close by.
Weddings anywhere in PO30 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on Fine Lane, Orchards Way and Farriers Way or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Thorncross (1 mile south-west), Little Atherfield (2 miles south), Moortown (2 miles west), Brighstone (2 miles west) and Chillerton (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newport (5 miles north-east), Ryde (10 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north), Sandown (9 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles east) and Ventnor (7 miles south-east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wedding.
Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Whitecroft Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Brighstone Down.
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn (under half a mile north)
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
What the cooking area needs
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Lighting for evening service
Shorwell is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a wedding barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Shorwell hosts choose us
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
The process
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evening food at a Shorwell wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer 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 and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Shorwell questions
Is Shorwell too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at St. Peter's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Occasions we serve in Shorwell
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
People around Shorwell book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- The main wedding meal
- Small, informal weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
- Anniversary vow renewals
Within reach of Shorwell are historic houses such as Northcourt Manor (less than half a mile north) and Westcourt Manor (under half a mile west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- VAT, if it applies
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- A photo of the cooking area
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Towns and villages near Shorwell
Other occasions in Shorwell
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away