Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Headbourne Worthy, Hampshire
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Headbourne Worthy? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- The day after the wedding
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Headbourne Worthy
How our wedding hog roast works in Headbourne Worthy
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. For intimate weddings and late-night wedding food, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, carved roast pork and new potatoes.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Headbourne Worthy, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Getting married in Headbourne Worthy?
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Headbourne Worthy and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Headbourne Worthy is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Headbourne Worthy to Southampton (13 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Winnall Moors isn’t far, and the countryside around Headbourne Worthy suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Headbourne Worthy, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Here we cover the SO23 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Cart And Horses Public House (within half a mile east)
What happens on the day
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. At midsummer, sunset in Headbourne Worthy 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.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- Permission for outside catering
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Power for lights in the evening
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Headbourne Worthy
What else we do in Headbourne Worthy
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Headbourne Worthy
Do you come out to small places like Headbourne Worthy?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Headbourne Worthy from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we will bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. There may be a fee. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Headbourne Worthy hosts choose us
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
Events we cater in Headbourne Worthy
There are choices for guests who don’t eat pork.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Headbourne Worthy. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening receptions
- The main wedding meal
- Weddings in a family garden
It’s worth telling train travellers that Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Rules from the venue or landowner
The quickest way to get a price is to tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away