Southampton · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Southampton
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Southampton and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Marquee weddings
A hog roast near Southampton
About our wedding hog roast in Southampton
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. For second-day get-togethers and rustic barn receptions, we will put together a menu of crackling, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb and more.
Around Southampton, couples choose venues, gardens and marquees. Whichever you choose, we’ll agree the cooking spot with the venue. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Location
- Southampton (SO19, SO16, SO15, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weddings in Southampton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Southampton is in England. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Southampton. We cater 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Netley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Southampton suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Rockstone Place Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Southampton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 2 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in SO19, SO16, SO15 and SO18, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road, Marshall Square and Grosvenor Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Southampton sits on or near the A27 and A33, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Inner Avenue (1 mile west), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north) and Northam (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Hounsdown (5 miles west), Nursling (4 miles north-west) and Hillyfields (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Hobbit pub (less than half a mile west)
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What else we do in Southampton
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Southampton
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Access to the cooking area
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your menu choices
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
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.
Where the roaster can go in Southampton
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. In Southampton, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- 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.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
FAQs for Southampton
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Southampton close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will confirm the space with your quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Southampton
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Southampton?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
However big or small the event in Southampton, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings frequently include:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
It is worth telling train travellers that St Denys station is in Southampton itself.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away