Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Ovington
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Ovington and across Hampshire.
- Blessings and renewals
- Weddings in a family garden
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Wedding hog roast in Ovington
Wedding hog roast in Ovington, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. For rustic barn receptions and vow renewals and blessings, we can cook crackling, salads and halloumi skewers.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ovington, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What a hog roast costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- 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. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Ovington
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
However big or small the event in Ovington, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Intimate weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What to look for in a quote
- The space, cover and access they need
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
How it works
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. Winter weddings in Ovington are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get 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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FAQs for Ovington
Do you come out to small places like Ovington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Ovington from London?
About 56 miles from central London.
How long does the roast need?
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.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will confirm the space with your quote.
Do you cover Ovington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ovington and Hampshire. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
What happens in bad weather?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Ovington weddings: local tips
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Ovington and the surrounding area are covered for weddings. Ovington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ovington to Southampton (14 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Twyford Down is close by. Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
We cover weddings in every part of SO24 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Ovington, we also cover Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Ovington include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (less than half a mile north)
Why choose a hog roast in Ovington?
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves plenty of people fast. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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Planning for dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
- Permission for outside catering
- Space well clear of tents and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away