West Berkshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Chilton Foliat
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Chilton Foliat.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Intimate weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
A hog roast near Chilton Foliat
About our wedding hog roast in Chilton Foliat
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. Typical bookings include blessings and renewals and marquee weddings, serving halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and new potatoes.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chilton Foliat, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Chilton Foliat (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Chilton Foliat
We work out each quote from:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A photo of the cooking area
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Chilton Foliat: your questions answered
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Chilton Foliat from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
What if things run late?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, which keeps it hot and moist.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. Gluten-free rolls can be provided on request.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chilton Foliat
Chilton Foliat is about 10 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Chilton Foliat suit a hog roast. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 24 miles away.
Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Among the historic houses close to Chilton Foliat are Ramsbury Manor (4 miles west). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Chilton Foliat, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Popham Close, Stag Hill and Whitelocks Piece, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. For weddings just outside Chilton Foliat, we cover Leverton (1 mile south-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile south-east), Eddington (2 miles south-east), Hungerford (2 miles south-east) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles east), Thatcham (12 miles east), Speenhamland (9 miles east), Lambourn (5 miles north), Shaw (10 miles east) and Kingsclere (15 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Watts Bank.
- Schools near Chilton Foliat include John O'Gaunt School (2.2 miles south-east)
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A way in for the roaster
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Occasions we serve in Chilton Foliat
You don’t need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Chilton Foliat. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food after the first dance
- Home weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Farm weddings
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Watts Bank.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and our chef carves it when you’re ready. At midsummer, sunset in Chilton Foliat is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 9:00pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Timed around your day
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
Evening food usually goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards