Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for East Wellow
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across East Wellow and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Late-night wedding food
- The day after the wedding
- Blessings and renewals
Wedding hog roast in East Wellow
How our wedding hog roast works in East Wellow
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech will not ruin the food. We are often asked to cater marquee weddings and the day after the wedding, serving spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and new potatoes.
There’s something special about a country wedding near East Wellow, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Permission for outside catering
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in East Wellow
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
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Step by step
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. In East Wellow, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
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.
What a hog roast costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A photo of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Occasions we serve in East Wellow
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
People around East Wellow book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Blessings and renewals
- Wedding breakfasts
- Small, informal weddings
- The day after the wedding
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
What we serve, dish by dish
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
FAQs for East Wellow
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What do you need from us on the day?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
When do you start roasting?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Planning a wedding hog roast in East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. East Wellow is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. East Wellow is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Copythorne Common, and the countryside around East Wellow suits an outdoor reception. Among the historic houses close to East Wellow are Landford Manor (2.8 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of East Wellow, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
For weddings in SO51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. From Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside East Wellow, we cover Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around East Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away