Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Gundleton
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Gundleton? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Book a hog roast in Gundleton
How our wedding hog roast works in Gundleton
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. On the menu are crackling, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers, and we are often booked for the main wedding meal and the day after the wedding.
Rural weddings around Gundleton have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours.
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. At a December wedding in Gundleton, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our hog roast in Gundleton
- Timed around your day
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Gundleton
Gundleton is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover weddings in Gundleton. Gundleton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Gundleton include Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.5 miles north-east). Grand venues like these generally set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book. Red Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Gundleton suits an outdoor reception.
We cater weddings across the SO24 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Goscombs Lane and Bighton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Gundleton we cover include Bishop's Sutton (1 mile south-west), New Alresford (2 miles west), Bramdean (3 miles south), Hinton Ampner (4 miles south) and Cheriton (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (9 miles west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Gundleton includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Gundleton
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce make the roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children usually like it too.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
We’re on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Add spit-roast lamb for a second roast.
Catered or do it yourself?
Catered or DIY? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
For event organisers in Gundleton
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Gundleton questions
How far is Gundleton from London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can you cater after a service at Church of All Saints?
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 we need extra food?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and we’ll confirm it in writing.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you cater in Gundleton?
Yes, Gundleton is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
Nearby places to Gundleton
Other occasions in Gundleton
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards