Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Bar End
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Bar End and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Evening receptions
- Home weddings
- Weddings in a marquee
A hog roast near Bar End
How our wedding hog roast works in Bar End
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. On the menu are spit-roast lamb, salads and new potatoes, and typical bookings are for second-day get-togethers and relaxed, low-key weddings.
Rural weddings around Bar End have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
The process
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wedding in Bar End. For a summer wedding in Bar End, 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bar End
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bar End and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Bar End is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bar End to Southampton (10 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. If you’re hoping for photos in St. Cross Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Here we cover the SO23 and SO21 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a house on Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Bar End is on the A31, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Bar End, we also cover Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Bar End include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Heart in Hand pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Common questions in Bar End
Which station is closest to Bar End?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Also near Bar End
Also in Bar End
Why choose a hog roast in Bar End?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Bar End hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Bar End
The price comes down to:
- How long the roast and service take
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SO23 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Bar End?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
In Bar End and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Give final numbers in good time
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away