Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Ventnor
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Ventnor and the Isle of Wight, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Intimate weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Marquee weddings
Planning an event in Ventnor?
Ventnor questions
What’s the nearest station to Ventnor?
The closest is Shanklin station, roughly 3 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can you cater in Ventnor?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ventnor and the Isle of Wight. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How our wedding hog roast works in Ventnor
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. Whether it’s weddings in a marquee and home weddings, we can cook carved roast pork, crackling and new potatoes.
For a smaller place like Ventnor, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need a level spot and access. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Ventnor (PO38)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
About the food
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Lighting for evening service
- A serving area close to where guests eat
For somewhere as remote as Ventnor, early notice helps us plan the trip.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: the chef carves and the team serves, with the sides served alongside. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evening food at a Ventnor wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Ventnor
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. Numbers make the biggest difference: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Places near Ventnor
What else we do in Ventnor
Planning a wedding hog roast in Ventnor
Ventnor is about 8 miles south-east of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Ventnor and the surrounding area. We cover all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ventnor to Southampton (24 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for St Boniface Down. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Shanklin station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station. With the coast within about a mile, many venues here have sea views. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
For weddings in PO38, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Old Station Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Ventnor is on the A3055 and B3327, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Ventnor we cover include Steephill (1 mile south-west), Bonchurch (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile west), Wroxall (2 miles north) and Luccombe Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (8 miles north-west), Ryde (9 miles north), Cowes (12 miles north), Sandown (5 miles north-east), Shanklin (3 miles north-east) and East Cowes (11 miles north). Ventnor is among the bigger towns we cover in the Isle of Wight, with plenty of venues for weddings. For a wedding at a remote spot, let us know early and we will plan the trip.
Nearby you will also find Longshoremans Museum (under half a mile south) and South Wight (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Ventnor includes Alverstone Mead and St Boniface Down.
- Local schools include St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy (0.5 miles north-west) and The Island Free School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blenheim pub (under half a mile east)
What affects the price in Ventnor
The price comes down to:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for 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:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Who books wedding hog roast in Ventnor?
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
In Ventnor and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Garden weddings at home
- Post-wedding gatherings
Within reach of Ventnor are historic houses such as Rylstone Manor (2.6 miles north-east) and Haseley Manor (5 miles north). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards