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Wedding Hog Roast for Hatherden
Wedding hog roast in Hatherden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
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Book a hog roast in Hatherden
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Serving inside the marquee or barn if allowed
- Lighting for evening service
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hatherden
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
How our wedding hog roast works in Hatherden
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. For the day after the wedding and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, new potatoes and carved roast pork and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hatherden, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Hatherden
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Time on site
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Roughly how many people
- A photo of the cooking area
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Weddings in Hatherden: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hatherden and the surrounding area. Hatherden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Hatherden to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Anton Lakes, and the countryside around Hatherden suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For weddings just outside Hatherden, we cover Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
The process
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Hatherden, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
How to prepare
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Hatherden
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it’s good value.
However big or small the event in Hatherden, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Marquee receptions
- Intimate weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Late-night wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Christchurch often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and typically costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book our hog roast in Hatherden
- Serving and clearing done for you
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy right to the last roll.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give final numbers in good time
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Hatherden
Is Hatherden close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hatherden?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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