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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Thorncross, Isle of Wight
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Thorncross and across the Isle of Wight.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
Wedding hog roast for Thorncross
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Space well clear of tents and trees
Thorncross is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Thorncross
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
Wedding hog roast in Thorncross, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. For weddings in a marquee and garden weddings at home, we’ll put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, salads and carved roast pork for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Thorncross frequently 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 the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
- Location
- Thorncross (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Golden-hour photos in Thorncross at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Send final numbers in good time
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO30 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Common questions in Thorncross
Is Thorncross too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cater after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
What affects the price in Thorncross
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour.
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Events we cater in Thorncross
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
In Thorncross and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
Historic houses near Thorncross include Wolverton Manor (1 mile north-east) and Westcourt Manor (1 mile north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- Allergen information for every dish
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Thorncross
Thorncross is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Thorncross? We cover the whole area. We cover all 125 towns and villages across the Isle of Wight. We cater events right across the region, from Thorncross to Southampton (20 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Brighstone Down, and the countryside around Thorncross suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Thorncross, such as St. Mary's Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
We cater weddings across PO30 and the streets around it. Other places close to Thorncross we cover include Brighstone (1 mile north-west), Moortown (1 mile north-west), Shorwell (1 mile north-east), Little Atherfield (2 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (11 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (9 miles east) and Ventnor (8 miles east). Some remote sites need extra planning, so ask early about your wedding.
A little further out are Whitecroft Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and The Dinosaur Farm Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Countryman pub (0.7 miles north)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away