Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in High Cross, Hampshire
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in High Cross and the surrounding area.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Planning an event in High Cross?
Planning the cooking spot
It is worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- Permission for outside catering
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Lighting for evening service
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in High Cross
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
Wedding hog roast in High Cross, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat is not available. We are frequently asked to cater evening food after the first dance and second-day get-togethers, serving crackling, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken.
Rural weddings around High Cross have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. At midsummer, sunset in High Cross is about 9:20pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
We are on site for much of the day, working quietly in the background.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Nearby places to High Cross
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s 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.
What affects the price in High Cross
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Who books wedding hog roast in High Cross?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Hosts in High Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee
- Second-day get-togethers
If you want countryside in your photos, Wheatham Hill isn’t far.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in High Cross
Is High Cross close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you cover High Cross?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Getting married in High Cross?
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around High Cross suit a hog roast. High Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from High Cross to Southampton (20 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of High Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in GU32 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your wedding could be at a house on High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to High Cross we cover include Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Cross include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. 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 with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Read how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away