Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Harestock, Hampshire
Wedding hog roast in Harestock: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Late-night wedding food
- The day after the wedding
Planning an event in Harestock?
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue does its own catering, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Harestock
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How our wedding hog roast works in Harestock
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. Typical bookings include anniversary vow renewals and the main wedding meal, with spit-roast lamb, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
Weddings in a place like Harestock often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. Timings are planned around your wedding, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
Questions from Harestock
How far is Harestock from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Harestock?
Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Ask us for a quote.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we’ll work with them on the details.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it is a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Can you work around our timings?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Harestock weddings: local tips
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits weddings around Harestock, whatever the venue. Harestock is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Saint Barnabas, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Wherever your wedding is in SO22, we can bring the roaster to you. Your wedding could be at a house on Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Harestock we cover include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Horse pub (1 mile north-west)
For event organisers in Harestock
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, sunset in Harestock is about 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 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- How long the roast and service take
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- 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