Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Golden Pot
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Golden Pot? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Intimate weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Anniversary vow renewals
A hog roast near Golden Pot
FAQs for Golden Pot
Is Golden Pot too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Golden Pot?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Do you do evening food?
Of course. We will time it around your first dance and band.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Wedding hog roast near Golden Pot
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings in a marquee and anniversary vow renewals, serving crackling, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Rural weddings around Golden Pot have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Golden Pot
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. Weddings in Golden Pot are part of our patch. Golden Pot is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Golden Pot to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.5 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (3.7 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. For outdoor photos, Holybourne Hill is close by, and the countryside around Golden Pot suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include The Golden Pot pub (under half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in Golden Pot
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
Hosts in Golden Pot book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Garden weddings at home
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Marquee receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Alton station, about 2.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Who carves and who serves
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give final numbers in good time
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Where the roaster can go in Golden Pot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding. In Golden Pot, evening wedding food frequently coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards