Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Great Shoddesden
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Great Shoddesden and the surrounding area.
- Intimate weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- The main wedding meal
Wedding hog roast for Great Shoddesden
About our wedding hog roast in Great Shoddesden
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Great Shoddesden: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. On the menu are new potatoes, carved roast pork and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee and vow renewals and blessings.
A wedding in a small place like Great Shoddesden often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How it works
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Great Shoddesden at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A way in for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Take a look at our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Occasions we serve in Great Shoddesden
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Great Shoddesden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Marquee receptions
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Who carves and who serves
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
We will be at the venue for most of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Weddings in Great Shoddesden: venues, ceremonies and travel
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Great Shoddesden is well within our area for weddings. Great Shoddesden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Great Shoddesden to Southampton (24 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Quarley Hill is close by.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Great Shoddesden
What’s the nearest station to Great Shoddesden?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
How far is Great Shoddesden from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do people get?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Great Shoddesden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Great Shoddesden and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and our chef carves it to order.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards