Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Blackmoor
Wedding hog roast in Blackmoor: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Garden weddings at home
- Small, informal weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Blackmoor
Weddings in Blackmoor: venues, ceremonies and travel
Blackmoor is about 5 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Blackmoor, from gardens to fields. Blackmoor is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
It is worth telling train travellers that Liss station is about 3.5 miles away. If you are marrying at a church near Blackmoor, such as St Matthew's 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 7 miles of Blackmoor, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in GU33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Your wedding could be at a house on Blackmoor Road and Sotherington Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Blackmoor, we also cover Woolmer (1 mile south-east), Greatham (1 mile south), Longmoor (2 miles south-east), Passfield (2 miles east) and Weavers Down (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.3 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Blackmoor include Mill Chase Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
How our wedding hog roast works in Blackmoor
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Blackmoor. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. For blessings and renewals and marquee weddings, we can cook spit-roast lamb, salads and rotisserie chicken and more.
Near Blackmoor, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, sunset in Blackmoor is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Full catering or machine hire?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Common questions in Blackmoor
We’re gathering after a service at St Matthew's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Do we need our own staff?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, and we clear up when service is finished.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Some couples add lights around the serving area.
What comes off the roaster
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A way in for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
What else we do in Blackmoor
Events we cater in Blackmoor
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a family garden
- Small, informal weddings
For outdoor photos, Deadwater Valley is close by.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away