Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Chalton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Chalton.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Garden weddings at home
- The main wedding meal
Slow-roasted pork in Chalton
Planning a wedding hog roast in Chalton
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Chalton? We can help. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Chalton to Southampton (19 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles south of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Chalton are Uppark (3.2 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across PO8. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Within reach you will find Windmill Hill.
Wedding hog roast in Chalton, slow-roasted on site
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Hog roast rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling do exactly that, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. For rustic barn receptions and marquee receptions, we’ll put together a menu of carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers and more.
A wedding in a small place like Chalton frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Towns and villages near Chalton
Also in Chalton
Events we cater in Chalton
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
However big or small the event in Chalton, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Evening receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Planning photos in Ditcham Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We are on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which suits bigger events.
Planners, venues and businesses
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Chalton hosts choose us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Common questions in Chalton
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’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Chalton?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Do you cover Chalton?
Yes, Chalton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your wedding in Chalton. Evening food at a Chalton wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- 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 arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away