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Wedding Hog Roast in Dumpford
Wedding hog roast in Dumpford: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Home weddings
- Evening receptions
- Small, informal weddings
Wedding hog roast in Dumpford
What we serve, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll, just as they should.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Wedding hog roast in Dumpford, carved to order
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Dumpford. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Popular choices include carved roast pork, crackling and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater the day after the wedding and garden weddings at home.
A wedding in a small place like Dumpford often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Dumpford
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater weddings across Dumpford and nearby, from gardens to fields. Dumpford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Dumpford to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Iping and Stedham Commons is not far, and the countryside around Dumpford suits an outdoor reception. After a ceremony at a church like St George's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. With the South Downs National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across GU31 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Dumpford we cover include Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
FAQs for Dumpford
Is Dumpford close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Dumpford?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
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.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook, though a socket nearby is handy for lighting. For a summer wedding in Dumpford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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Other occasions in Dumpford
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels special. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Dumpford
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give final numbers in good time
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Perfect for your wedding in Dumpford
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
However big or small the event in Dumpford, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Late-night wedding food
- Farm weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Liss station, roughly 4.9 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards