Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Ashton
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Ashton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The main wedding meal
Book a hog roast in Ashton
Wedding hog roast in Ashton, slow-roasted on site
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. On the menu are carved roast pork, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for late-night wedding food and weddings in a family garden.
Near Ashton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: 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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Lighting for evening service
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
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
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
How the day works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. In Ashton, evening wedding food often 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.
- 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.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Nearby places to Ashton
What else we do in Ashton
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Ashton hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved to order by a chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Ashton
How far is Ashton from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ashton?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4 miles away.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes. We will time it around your first dance and band.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Perfect for your wedding in Ashton
You don’t need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Ashton, including:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
For outdoor photos, Bishops Waltham Branch LNR is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The space, cover and access they need
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Weddings in Ashton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in Ashton, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Ashton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Botley station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. If you are marrying at a church near Ashton, such as Church of St Peter, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Weddings anywhere in SO32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover weddings in Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Ashton include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards