West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Mortimer, West Berkshire
Wedding hog roast in Mortimer: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- The day after the wedding
- Blessings and renewals
- Small, informal weddings
A hog roast near Mortimer
For planners, venues and organisers
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Wedding hog roast in Mortimer, slow-roasted on site
Couples book a hog roast for the main meal, the evening or both. We roast at the venue through the ceremony and drinks, and our chef carves on cue. We’re frequently asked to cater rustic barn receptions and post-wedding gatherings, serving rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and crackling.
Weddings in a place like Mortimer often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. We roast outside, well clear of the marquee. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Just keep us informed.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Weddings in Mortimer: venues, ceremonies and travel
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We cater weddings of every size in Mortimer. We bring hog roasts to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 6 miles away.
After a ceremony at a church like Mortimer Methodist Church, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Wherever your wedding is in RG7, we can roast on site for your guests. From The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Mortimer, we also cover Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Mortimer include Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Mortimer include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Horse and Groom pub (under half a mile east)
Events we cater in Mortimer
You don’t need a kitchen, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Mortimer. Typical bookings include:
- Marquee receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening receptions
Within reach of Mortimer are historic houses such as Stratfield Saye House (3.6 miles south-east) and The Vyne (4.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. In Mortimer, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
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Mortimer: your questions answered
How far is Mortimer from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Mortimer Methodist Church: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
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.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground.
When do you start roasting?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
We’ll plan quantities from your numbers, and the quote lists everything.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
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.
What affects the price in Mortimer
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a hog roast in Mortimer?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and typically costs less per head. It still feels special. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- All the equipment comes with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Where the roaster can go in Mortimer
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Permission for outside catering
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Mortimer
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away