Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Andover
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Andover and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Marquee receptions
- Late-night wedding food
- Small, informal weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Andover
Wedding hog roast near Andover
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Andover suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. For marquee receptions and evening food after the first dance, we can cook carved roast pork, new potatoes and salads and more.
For a wedding in Andover, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with grounds keeps things personal. A hog roast fits that style. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Andover? We cover the whole area. Andover is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Andover to Southampton (21 miles away).
Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Andover suits an outdoor reception. 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.
Here we cover the SP10 and SP11 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Goddard Square and London Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the A303 and A342 close by, Andover is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Andover we cover include Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Andover has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). Within reach you’ll find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile east)
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Andover
You don’t need a kitchen, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Here’s what people in Andover most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Marquee receptions
- Barn and farm weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- The day after the wedding
Guests coming by rail will want to know that Andover station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Andover
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Andover close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Andover, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP10 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Where the roaster can go in Andover
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Step-free access for our equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, carving serves plenty of people fast. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our hog roast in Andover
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Served at the time you choose
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Organising for someone else?
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Places near Andover
What else we do in Andover
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards