Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Mockbeggar, Hampshire
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Mockbeggar and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- The main wedding meal
- Garden weddings at home
- Marquee receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Mockbeggar too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Will there be enough to go round?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we will liaise with them.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Wedding hog roast in Mockbeggar, slow-roasted on site
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. For barn and farm weddings and home weddings, we can cook new potatoes, carved roast pork and halloumi skewers.
Near Mockbeggar, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Mockbeggar?
It’s relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Mockbeggar, including:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The day after the wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Mockbeggar, such as Church of St Martins, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
You won’t have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Other occasions in Mockbeggar
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We’ll fit in with site rules.
What affects the price in Mockbeggar
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Your menu choices
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting for evening service
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Mockbeggar
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
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. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Carved to order by a chef
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- An itemised quote
See how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
Mockbeggar weddings: local tips
Mockbeggar is in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mockbeggar. Mockbeggar is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Blashford Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Mockbeggar, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in BH24, we can roast on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Gorley Road and New Road, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. If your venue is just outside Mockbeggar, we also cover South Gorley (1 mile north), Ibsley (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south), Harbridge (1 mile west) and Ellingham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Godshill Castle Hill (3.9 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Mockbeggar include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Old Beams Inn (0.8 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Evening food at a Mockbeggar 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 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards