Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Laverstoke
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Laverstoke and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Evening receptions
- Weddings in a marquee
- Second-day get-togethers
Slow-roasted pork in Laverstoke
Weddings in Laverstoke: venues, ceremonies and travel
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Laverstoke. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Laverstoke to Reading (about 20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.7 miles away.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the RG28 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. For weddings just outside Laverstoke, we cover Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
Wedding hog roast in Laverstoke, carved to order
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For post-wedding gatherings and rustic barn receptions, we will put together a menu of spit-roast lamb, carved roast pork and crackling for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Laverstoke, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Occasions we serve in Laverstoke
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Here’s what people in Laverstoke most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Weddings in a marquee
- Rustic barn receptions
- The main wedding meal
If you are marrying at a church near Laverstoke, such as St Nicholas' Church, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
A hog roast compared with other options
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Laverstoke
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Timed around your day
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In Laverstoke, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- 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.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG28 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the roaster can go in Laverstoke
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. We look for:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Laverstoke
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Crackling
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
For event organisers in Laverstoke
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Laverstoke questions
Which station is closest to Laverstoke?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
We’re gathering after a service at St Nicholas' Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you cover Laverstoke?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We don’t provide halal meat.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
It’s one of our most popular wedding bookings. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Also near Laverstoke
Also in Laverstoke
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards