Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ludgershall, Hampshire
Wedding hog roast in Ludgershall: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and renewals
Planning an event in Ludgershall?
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
How our wedding hog roast works in Ludgershall
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. For evening food after the first dance and barn and farm weddings, we can cook crackling, spit-roast lamb and carved roast pork for your guests.
In Ludgershall, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Who books wedding hog roast in Ludgershall?
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, after a night on the dance floor.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Marquee receptions
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Staffing on the day
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Time on site
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A photo of the cooking area
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or SP11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Ludgershall?
Next to a cold buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and the cost guide.
Places near Ludgershall
Other occasions in Ludgershall
Getting married in Ludgershall?
Ludgershall is about 7 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Hosts in Ludgershall book us for weddings of all sizes. Ludgershall is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Ludgershall to Southampton (25 miles away).
Wherever your wedding is in SP11, we can roast on site for your guests. From High Street, Eleanor Court and Princess Mary Gardens or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A342 close by, Ludgershall is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Perham Down (1 mile south), Great Shoddesden (1 mile south-east), Tidworth (2 miles south-west) and Kimpton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles south-east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles south-east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (under half a mile north).
- Local schools include The Wellington Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Evening food at a Ludgershall wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Common questions in Ludgershall
How far is Ludgershall from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others do not. We’ll sort the details with them.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We will plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is typically fine if the venue is happy.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards