Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Bartley
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Bartley.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Planning an event in Bartley?
Wedding hog roast in Bartley, slow-roasted on site
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. Whether it’s the day after the wedding and wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and spit-roast lamb and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Bartley, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Bartley questions
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
We are gathering after a service at Bartley Village Hall: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater in Bartley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bartley and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. In Bartley, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or SO40 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
For event organisers in Bartley
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Weddings in Bartley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits weddings around Bartley, whatever the venue. Bartley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Copythorne Common, and the countryside around Bartley suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Bartley, such as Bartley Village Hall, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover weddings in Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find Haywain pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Bartley
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Events we cater in Bartley
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Whatever the occasion in Bartley, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- The main wedding meal
- Weddings in a family garden
- Intimate weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
It’s worth telling train travellers that Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The space, cover and access they need
Places near Bartley
What else we do in Bartley
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away