Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Ossemsley, Hampshire
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your wedding in Ossemsley. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Second-day get-togethers
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening food after the first dance
Book a hog roast in Ossemsley
Wedding hog roast near Ossemsley
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, on china if you’d like. We are frequently asked to cater vow renewals and blessings and wedding breakfasts with sides, with carved roast pork, salads and halloumi skewers.
Rural weddings around Ossemsley have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better late at night. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Carved to order by a chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
See how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We work to the site’s rules.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Allergies and dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
Evening food generally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Lamb alongside the pork gives guests a choice.
Events we cater in Ossemsley
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Ossemsley, such as:
- Blessings and renewals
- Garden weddings at home
- Intimate weddings
- Farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ossemsley
Ossemsley is about 2 miles north of New Milton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Ossemsley? We cover the whole area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Ossemsley to Southampton (15 miles away).
Milford on Sea LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ossemsley suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Ossemsley are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (3.4 miles north-west) and Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ossemsley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook. With the coast within about 6 miles, many venues here have sea views. We’ll think about shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the BH25 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Green Lane and Ossemsley South Drive; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Ossemsley, we also cover Bashley (1 mile south-east), Wootton (1 mile north), Tiptoe (2 miles east), Mead End (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:
- Power for lights in the evening
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so tell us as soon as plans change. Evening food at a Ossemsley wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Common questions in Ossemsley
Which station is closest to Ossemsley?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ossemsley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if it rains?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
What space does the roaster need?
A flat, open spot outside, and a way to wheel everything in. A picture helps.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need our own staff?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there’s a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
More for events in Ossemsley
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away