West Berkshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Highclere
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Highclere and West Berkshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Evening receptions
- Marquee weddings
Wedding hog roast for Highclere
Wedding hog roast near Highclere
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Highclere. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. We serve crackling, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we are often booked for farm weddings and anniversary vow renewals.
Near Highclere, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
- Where
- Highclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally 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 with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
You will not have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Full catering or machine hire?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb on the spit roasts gently for hours, carved to order at the serving station.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Highclere questions
Do you come out to small places like Highclere?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Highclere close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater in Highclere?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
What comes with the hog roast?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Your quote lists any sides and extras.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You’ll get allergen details for everything.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Highclere
More for events in Highclere
Highclere weddings: local tips
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cater weddings at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Highclere. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Highclere Castle (1.4 miles south-east) and Stargroves (1.6 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Sidown Hill, and the countryside around Highclere suits an outdoor reception.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG20, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Highclere we cover include Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Schools near Highclere include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
How it works
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting can’t be rushed. Your guests will smell it long before they see it. In Highclere, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Highclere
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Where the roaster can go in Highclere
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Lighting for evening service
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards