Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in King's Somborne
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in King's Somborne.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
Slow-roasted pork in King's Somborne
How our wedding hog roast works in King's Somborne
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. We serve halloumi skewers, salads and crackling, and we’re often booked for second-day get-togethers and rustic barn receptions.
Rural weddings around King's Somborne have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Planning a wedding hog roast in King's Somborne
King's Somborne is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in King's Somborne, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. King's Somborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from King's Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
Historic houses near King's Somborne include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. It’s worth telling train travellers that Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in SO20, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Old Palace Farm and Forge Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Main roads around King's Somborne include the A3057, so getting the roaster to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Ashley (1 mile east), Little Somborne (2 miles north-east), Up Somborne (2 miles north-east), Braishfield (4 miles south) and Lower Slackstead (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Places near King's Somborne
Other occasions in King's Somborne
Occasions we serve in King's Somborne
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
Whatever the occasion in King's Somborne, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Intimate weddings
- Evening receptions
- Wedding breakfasts
- Garden weddings at home
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Who carves and who serves
- Whether plates or china are included
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes turn rolls into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
You will not have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why King's Somborne hosts choose us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Planning the cooking spot
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
King's Somborne questions
Do you come out to small places like King's Somborne?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can we add a second roast?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
Can you cater in King's Somborne?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, with our staff serving.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Check with the venue first: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We will sort the details with them.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. For a summer wedding in King's Somborne, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away