Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Mattingley
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Mattingley.
- Small, informal weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Home weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Mattingley
How our wedding hog roast works in Mattingley
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. For small, informal weddings and weddings in a family garden, we can cook new potatoes, salads and halloumi skewers for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Mattingley, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we serve in Mattingley
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Mattingley:
- Small, informal weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee
Among the historic houses close to Mattingley are Stratfield Saye House (3.1 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- How many staff will carve and serve
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Getting married in Mattingley?
Mattingley is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Mattingley suit a hog roast. Mattingley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
The Marshes Local Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Mattingley suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.5 miles south.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. From Reading Road and Bottle Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hound Green (1 mile north), Hazeley (1 mile north-east), Rotherwick (1 mile south-west), Lyde Green (2 miles west) and Heckfield (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (7 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
A little further out are Odiham Castle (3.7 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mattingley include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Leather Bottle Public House (under half a mile south)
The process
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Winter weddings in Mattingley are dark by about 3:55pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Ask for a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Nearby places to Mattingley
What else we do in Mattingley
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We will fit in with site rules.
Common questions in Mattingley
What’s the nearest station to Mattingley?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is Mattingley too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Of course. We will agree a serving time around your running order.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A way in for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Mattingley
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Distance from us
The main driver is numbers: the price per head usually falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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