Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Kimpton, Hampshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Wedding hog roast in Kimpton.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Kimpton
Wedding hog roast in Kimpton, slow-roasted on site
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. We are often asked to cater the main wedding meal and garden weddings at home, with carved roast pork, spit-roast lamb and salads.
There is something special about a country wedding near Kimpton, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Kimpton
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater weddings of every size in Kimpton. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Kimpton to Southampton (23 miles away).
Quarley Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Grateley station is about 3.9 miles away.
For weddings in SP11, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. Whether your wedding is on Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. If your venue is just outside Kimpton, we also cover Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Kimpton includes Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and normally costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Kimpton
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
Our staff serve and clear quietly, and leave you to celebrate.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
Also in Kimpton
FAQs for Kimpton
Do you come out to small places like Kimpton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Kimpton close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. A photo helps.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Check with the venue first: rules vary. We will sort the details with them.
Where the roaster can go in Kimpton
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
The process
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Golden-hour photos in Kimpton at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
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.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
About the food
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates.
Perfect for your wedding in Kimpton
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Kimpton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Evening food after the first dance
- Marquee receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- 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