Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in North Fareham
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to North Fareham and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- Small, informal weddings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
Book a hog roast in North Fareham
About our wedding hog roast in North Fareham
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. On the menu are carved roast pork, salads and spit-roast lamb, and we are regularly asked to cater intimate weddings and barn and farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like North Fareham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your wedding, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who don’t eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why North Fareham hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- All the equipment comes with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
See our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
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.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Rolls and stuffing generally contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Common questions in North Fareham
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is North Fareham too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
What space does the roaster need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
North Fareham weddings: local tips
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We take a hog roast for your wedding to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around North Fareham. North Fareham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from North Fareham to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Portsdown Hill is close by, and the countryside around North Fareham suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near North Fareham, such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We will plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of the PO17 postcode area. Other places close to North Fareham we cover include Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Wykeham House School (1.1 miles south) and Cams Hill School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
Occasions we serve in North Fareham
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
However big or small the event in North Fareham, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Marquee weddings
- Farm weddings
- The main wedding meal
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Fareham station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. For a summer wedding in North Fareham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of the cooking area helps. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- A photo of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away