Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Appleshaw
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Appleshaw? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Planning an event in Appleshaw?
About our wedding hog roast in Appleshaw
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Appleshaw. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. We serve salads, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and marquee receptions.
Rural weddings around Appleshaw have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why Appleshaw hosts choose us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Appleshaw
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Appleshaw:
- Marquee receptions
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Garden weddings at home
- Intimate weddings
If you want countryside in your photos, Anton Lakes is not far, and the countryside around Appleshaw suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: the hog is carved in front of your guests, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Evening food at a Appleshaw wedding often goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm 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.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Nearby places to Appleshaw
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Getting married in Appleshaw?
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Appleshaw? We cover the whole area. Appleshaw is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.4 miles south-east. If you are marrying at a church near Appleshaw, such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Greensey and West Park, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Appleshaw includes Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Appleshaw
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Appleshaw: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Appleshaw?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Appleshaw?
Andover station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is normally fine if the venue is happy.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What we serve, dish by dish
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Appleshaw
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards