West Berkshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in East Garston Woodlands
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in East Garston Woodlands.
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Wedding hog roast for East Garston Woodlands
Wedding hog roast in East Garston Woodlands, 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 is not available. We serve spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we are frequently booked for rustic barn receptions and late-night wedding food.
There is something special about a country wedding near East Garston Woodlands, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Area
- East Garston Woodlands (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
For event organisers in East Garston Woodlands
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Evening food at a East Garston Woodlands wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 9:00pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning a wedding hog roast in East Garston Woodlands
East Garston Woodlands is about 9 miles south of Wantage, in West Berkshire. East Garston Woodlands is well within our area for weddings. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 22 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like St Mary's Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. If you want countryside in your photos, Watts Bank isn’t far, and the countryside around East Garston Woodlands suits an outdoor reception. With the North Wessex Downs National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of RG17 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Shefford Woodlands (1 mile south-east), East Garston (1 mile north-east), Eastbury (1 mile north), Great Shefford (2 miles east) and East Shefford (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Newbury (9 miles south-east), Thatcham (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (9 miles south-east), Hungerford (4 miles south), Lambourn (3 miles north-west) and Shaw (9 miles south-east).
Open spaces near East Garston Woodlands include Watts Bank.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The biggest factors are:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
East Garston Woodlands questions
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like East Garston Woodlands?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why East Garston Woodlands hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards