Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Catherington
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Catherington and Hampshire, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- The day after the wedding
Book a hog roast in Catherington
Wedding hog roast near Catherington
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. Typical bookings include second-day get-togethers and marquee weddings, with rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork.
Near Catherington, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Full catering or machine hire?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Occasions we serve in Catherington
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Catherington, such as:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Intimate weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Garden weddings at home
Marrying at Church of All Saints? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether VAT is included
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Lighting for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Catherington
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. Catherington and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Catherington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.5 miles south-east. For outdoor photos, Windmill Hill is close by. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Catherington, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in PO8, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Catherington we cover include Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Catherington includes Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
How the day works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell generally brings people over long before we carve. In Catherington, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- Menu choices and extras
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Catherington
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Catherington
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Catherington from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Also in Catherington
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards