Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Hurstbourne Priors
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in Hurstbourne Priors. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Small, informal weddings
- Home weddings
- Late-night wedding food
Slow-roasted pork in Hurstbourne Priors
Wedding hog roast near Hurstbourne Priors
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For garden weddings at home and vow renewals and blessings, we will put together a menu of new potatoes, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hurstbourne Priors, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests 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, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Hurstbourne Priors
It works for the main meal and the evening, which keeps things simple.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Farm weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
It is worth telling train travellers that Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Staffing on the day
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The address or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We are on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Light near the carving station after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Planning a wedding hog roast in Hurstbourne Priors
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Hurstbourne Priors? We cover the whole area. Hurstbourne Priors is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hurstbourne Priors to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St Andrew? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Anywhere in RG28, we can roast on site for your guests. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Hurstbourne Priors includes Anton Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Inn (1 mile south)
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Hurstbourne Priors, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
FAQs for Hurstbourne Priors
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Andrew: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstbourne Priors?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How big a hog will we need?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
What about coeliacs?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you cater in Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hurstbourne Priors and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
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.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, ask whether outside caterers are allowed for evening food. Some venues charge a fee. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in Hurstbourne Priors
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards