Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Totton
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Totton and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Marquee weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Home weddings
A hog roast near Totton
Wedding hog roast near Totton
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t available. Whether it’s marquee receptions and second-day get-togethers, we can cook crackling, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb for your guests.
For a wedding in Totton, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with grounds keeps things personal. Carved roast pork suits that kind of day. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A way in for the roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
Who books wedding hog roast in Totton?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Totton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Small, informal weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Testwood Lakes, and the countryside around Totton suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Weddings in Totton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits weddings around Totton, whatever the venue. We cater 683 places in Hampshire.
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Totton station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Winfred, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Totton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO40 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a house on High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A35 and A36 close by, Totton is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Totton we cover include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station, frequently with mint sauce.
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Common questions in Totton
What’s the nearest station to Totton?
Totton station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken as a second option.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How much will it be?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. At a December wedding in Totton, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
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.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
More for events in Totton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away