Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Newton Valence
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Newton Valence? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee weddings
Book a hog roast in Newton Valence
Wedding hog roast near Newton Valence
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. Halal meat isn’t available. On the menu are crackling, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater post-wedding gatherings and weddings in a marquee.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Newton Valence, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. Evening food at a Newton Valence wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so tell them a hog roast is coming. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Why choose a hog roast in Newton Valence?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and generally costs less per head. It still feels special. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Planned to your running order
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Newton Valence
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Newton Valence and its neighbours for weddings. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Newton Valence, such as Church of St Mary, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. If you want countryside in your photos, Selborne Hill is not far. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Weddings anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Other places close to Newton Valence we cover include Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
What a hog roast costs
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Menu choices and extras
- Site access
- Numbers
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Newton Valence
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
People around Newton Valence book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Evening receptions
- Small, informal weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Alton station, about 4.2 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Who carves and who serves
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The space, cover and access they need
Nearby places to Newton Valence
Other occasions in Newton Valence
Where the roaster can go in Newton Valence
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A way in for the roaster
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- New potatoes
Questions from Newton Valence
Is Newton Valence too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Newton Valence?
Alton station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we will talk you through it.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
What’s included?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away