Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Bailey Green, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Bailey Green and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee weddings
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast for Bailey Green
Wedding hog roast in Bailey Green, carved to order
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat. For weddings in a family garden and anniversary vow renewals, we can cook new potatoes, halloumi skewers and carved roast pork and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bailey Green, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll.
Occasions we serve in Bailey Green
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Bailey Green:
- Marquee weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
Historic houses near Bailey Green include Hinton Ampner House (4.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
The process
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. At midsummer, sunset in Bailey Green is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bailey Green
Bailey Green is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Bailey Green is well within our area for weddings. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Bailey Green to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Shutts Copse. If you are marrying at a church near Bailey Green, such as Holy Trinity Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Bailey Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Bailey Green we cover include Privett (1 mile south-east), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (1 mile north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Charlwood (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (13 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (5.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bailey Green include Shutts Copse and Pidham Hill.
Towns and villages near Bailey Green
Other occasions in Bailey Green
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- What the outdoor space is like
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Bailey Green: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bailey Green too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away