Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Dummer, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Dummer.
- Garden weddings at home
- Small, informal weddings
- Evening receptions
Wedding hog roast for Dummer
Dummer weddings: local tips
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits weddings around Dummer, whatever the venue. Dummer is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west. Marrying at Church of All Saints? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. From Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover weddings in North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Dummer includes Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Queen Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Wedding hog roast in Dummer, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t available. Typical bookings include late-night wedding food and wedding breakfasts with sides, with halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads.
A wedding in a small place like Dummer frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book our hog roast in Dummer
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
We serve and clear without fuss, and leave you to celebrate.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
FAQs for Dummer
Which station is closest to Dummer?
Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west of the centre.
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. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do you do evening food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Space, access and the venue
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
What affects the price in Dummer
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Travel to Dummer
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Dummer, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook. For a summer wedding in Dummer, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose wedding hog roast in Dummer?
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Marquee weddings
- Evening receptions
- The main wedding meal
- The day after the wedding
For outdoor photos, Farleigh Hill is close by, and the countryside around Dummer suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Other occasions in Dummer
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away