Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Andover Down
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Andover Down. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- The main wedding meal
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
Wedding hog roast for Andover Down
Wedding hog roast in Andover Down, slow-roasted on site
For a relaxed wedding in Andover Down, a hog roast hits the right note: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. We serve and tidy up, so you can enjoy it. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary vow renewals and intimate weddings, serving salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Andover Down, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Andover Down
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Andover Down. Andover Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Andover Down to Southampton (20 miles away).
Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Andover Down suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From London Road and The Middleway or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Andover Down, we also cover Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Andover Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Which meats and sides you choose
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
Here’s what we will ask:
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
For event organisers in Andover Down
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Andover Down: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Andover Down?
Andover station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Is Andover Down close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Can you cater in Andover Down?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we’ll liaise with them.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Andover Down, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Andover Down
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
Occasions we serve in Andover Down
You don’t need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Andover Down. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
- Evening receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.6 miles west of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Staffing on the day
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Places near Andover Down
Also in Andover Down
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away