Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Abbots Worthy
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Abbots Worthy. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- Marquee weddings
Planning an event in Abbots Worthy?
How our wedding hog roast works in Abbots Worthy
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. We serve crackling, salads and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater rustic barn receptions and wedding breakfasts.
A wedding in a small place like Abbots Worthy 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.
Who books wedding hog roast in Abbots Worthy?
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Hosts in Abbots Worthy book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee weddings
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Golden-hour photos in Abbots Worthy at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Here’s what affects the price:
- Time on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Travel to Abbots Worthy
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Abbots Worthy
How far is Abbots Worthy from London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Abbots Worthy?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A way in for the roaster
- Lighting for evening service
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Abbots Worthy
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Weddings in Abbots Worthy: venues, ceremonies and travel
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Abbots Worthy and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Abbots Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Winnall Moors nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Winchester station is about 2.2 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in SO21, we can roast on site for your guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Abbots Worthy include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards