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Wedding Hog Roast in Fern
Wedding hog roast in Fern: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- Anniversary vow renewals
A hog roast near Fern
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, especially for guests who do not eat pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
How our wedding hog roast works in Fern
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so a long speech will not ruin the food. Popular choices include carved roast pork, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re often booked for blessings and renewals and home weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Fern, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- Fern (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Winter weddings in Fern are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- 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.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Fern
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it’s good value.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Fern and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- The main wedding meal
- Evening receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
If you’re marrying at a church near Fern, such as Church of St John the Baptist, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Why choose a hog roast in Fern?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others have the hog roast as the main event. 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 book our hog roast in Fern
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- An itemised quote
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Fern
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- Numbers
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Lighting for evening service
- Permission for outside catering
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Getting married in Fern?
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Fern suit a hog roast. Fern is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Warren Nature Reserve, and the countryside around Fern suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Fern are historic houses such as Cliveden (2.7 miles south-east) and Harleyford Manor (4.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in SL7. If your venue is just outside Fern, we also cover Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Warren Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bourne End Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Lion pub (0.5 miles south-east)
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is 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.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
FAQs for Fern
What’s the nearest station to Fern?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Fern?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A photo helps.
Do you do evening food?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We will talk to them about the cooking spot.
Can you cater in Fern?
Yes, Fern is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Nearby places to Fern
More for events in Fern
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards