Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Alderholt
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Alderholt.
- The day after the wedding
- Late-night wedding food
- Rustic barn receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Alderholt
Wedding hog roast near Alderholt
We look after guests who do not eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t available. We serve new potatoes, crackling and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and anniversary vow renewals.
In Alderholt, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Alderholt
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why us?
- Carved to order by a chef
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Places near Alderholt
Other occasions in Alderholt
FAQs for Alderholt
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you do evening food?
Yes. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going, timed with you in advance.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Getting married in Alderholt?
Alderholt is in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Alderholt for weddings. Alderholt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Alderholt, such as Church of St James, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Blashford Lakes, and the countryside around Alderholt suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SP6, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Alderholt sits on or near the B3078, which makes travel to your wedding easy. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Alderholt include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Churchill Arms (0.5 miles west)
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. At a December wedding in Alderholt, it is dark by about 4:05pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Give us a contact number for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards