Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Little Holbury
We bring a hog roast for your wedding across Little Holbury and Hampshire, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Marquee weddings
- Blessings and renewals
Wedding hog roast in Little Holbury
Why choose wedding hog roast in Little Holbury?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it is good value.
In Little Holbury and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee receptions
- Rustic barn receptions
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Good Shepherd frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
Wedding hog roast in Little Holbury, slow-roasted on site
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: a cooked roast holds for a while, so the food copes with a delayed running order. For barn and farm weddings and vow renewals and blessings, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and salads and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Little Holbury, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Where the roaster can go in Little Holbury
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Permission for outside catering
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Little Holbury
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Step by step
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Golden-hour photos in Little Holbury at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Site access
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO45 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Remember that stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
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.
Other occasions in Little Holbury
Common questions in Little Holbury
What’s the nearest station to Little Holbury?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do evening food?
Of course. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
What’s the price?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Why choose a hog roast in Little Holbury?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves a lot of people fast. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why book our hog roast in Little Holbury
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Getting married in Little Holbury?
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Little Holbury is well within our area for weddings. We cater 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
It’s worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Netley station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. Mercury Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the New Forest National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Weddings anywhere in SO45 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For weddings just outside Little Holbury, we cover Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Little Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (under half a mile north)
Catered or do it yourself?
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away