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Wedding Hog Roast for Hamble-le-Rice
Wedding hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Weddings in a family garden
Planning an event in Hamble-le-Rice?
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. In Hamble-le-Rice, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
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Wedding hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice, carved to order
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. We are often asked to cater late-night wedding food and relaxed, low-key weddings, serving crackling, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
In Hamble-le-Rice, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. The roaster cooks a safe distance from the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Should I cook it myself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Who books wedding hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
People around Hamble-le-Rice book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Blessings and renewals
- Farm weddings
- Home weddings
- Marquee weddings
Historic houses near Hamble-le-Rice include Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.5 miles north-west). Grand venues like these usually set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning the cooking spot
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- A serving area close to where guests eat
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
Hamble-le-Rice: your questions answered
Is Hamble-le-Rice close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can you work around our timings?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Why choose a hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Hamble-le-Rice
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Hamble-le-Rice is well within our area for weddings and the places nearby. Hamble-le-Rice is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater.
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Andrew, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Put the station on your invitation: Hamble station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station. With the New Forest National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. The sea is within about a mile, so seaside venues are close. We’ll plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in SO31 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. With the B3397 close by, Hamble-le-Rice is easy for us to reach for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Ye Old White Harte Public House (less than half a mile east)
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Give your coordinator the final menu
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Working with your venue
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away