Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Over Wallop, Hampshire
Wedding hog roast in Over Wallop: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Marquee weddings
- Blessings and renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Over Wallop
How our wedding hog roast works in Over Wallop
Your venue and we agree the cooking spot and timings, so on the day everything is in place. Whether it’s intimate weddings and the day after the wedding, we can cook new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
A wedding in a small place like Over Wallop 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Over Wallop
Over Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Weddings in Over Wallop are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Over Wallop is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, King Lane and King Lane Cottages or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Middle Wallop (1 mile south-east), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Nether Wallop (2 miles south-east), Fox (3 miles north) and Amport (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Open spaces near Over Wallop include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, especially for guests who don’t eat pork.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
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Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book with us
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Fresh carving at the serving station
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At a December wedding in Over Wallop, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Count non-pork eaters, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Occasions we serve in Over Wallop
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Over Wallop:
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Weddings in a family garden
- Anniversary vow renewals
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Quarley Hill, and the countryside around Over Wallop suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Numbers
For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- What the outdoor space is like
Send us the date, the address or SO20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Over Wallop
Which station is closest to Over Wallop?
Grateley station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Over Wallop from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How do we prepare?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes. We’ll agree a serving time around your running order.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We do not offer halal meat.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards