Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ashurst, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Ashurst and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Evening food after the first dance
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding hog roast for Ashurst
The process
We arrive hours before you want to eat, because a whole hog takes hours to roast. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. Winter weddings in Ashurst are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Ashurst, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How our wedding hog roast works in Ashurst
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the time you’ve set. Whether it’s vow renewals and blessings and relaxed, low-key weddings, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and crackling.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ashurst, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. 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.
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Getting married in Ashurst?
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in Ashurst, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Ashurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ashurst are Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. If you want countryside in your photos, Testwood Lakes isn’t far, and the countryside around Ashurst suits an outdoor reception. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in SO40, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your wedding is on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Ashurst, we cover Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A way in for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why choose wedding hog roast in Ashurst?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
However big or small the event in Ashurst, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a family garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as Colbury Christ Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Whether plates or china are included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
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. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Ashurst
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Ashurst
- Site access
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- The address or postcode
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Ashurst: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Ashurst?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will liaise with them.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards