Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Elvetham, Hampshire
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Elvetham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Home weddings
Wedding hog roast in Elvetham
Wedding hog roast near Elvetham
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Elvetham: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. Our staff serve and clear, so the day runs smoothly. On the menu are new potatoes, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and we’re frequently booked for second-day get-togethers and evening receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Elvetham, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. At a December wedding in Elvetham, it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Getting married in Elvetham?
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cater weddings of every size in Elvetham. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Planning photos in The Views Meadow? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: the closest railway station is Fleet station, roughly 1.8 miles east of the centre.
For weddings in RG27, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Whether your wedding is on Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Elvetham, we cover Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Elvetham includes Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
- Nearby schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.3 miles south) and Sunday School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include De Havilland Arms (0.7 miles south-east)
Questions from Elvetham
Is Elvetham close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you cook in The Views Meadow?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We will time it around your first dance and band.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
Who books wedding hog roast in Elvetham?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Here’s what people in Elvetham most often book a hog roast for:
- Marquee receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- The day after the wedding
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Whether travel is included
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Timed around your day
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards