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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Owslebury Bottom, Hampshire
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Owslebury Bottom.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Owslebury Bottom?
Planning for dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
How our wedding hog roast works in Owslebury Bottom
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Owslebury Bottom: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. Typical bookings include home weddings and wedding breakfasts, serving new potatoes, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb.
Rural weddings around Owslebury Bottom have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything we need to roast, carve and serve comes with us, and we pack away and leave the area as we found it.
Organising for someone else?
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Weddings in Owslebury Bottom: venues, ceremonies and travel
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Hosts in Owslebury Bottom book us for weddings of all sizes. Owslebury Bottom is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Owslebury Bottom to Southampton (9 miles away).
Marrying at Church of St Andrew? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. For outdoor photos, Twyford Down is close by.
We cater weddings across the SO21 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- A short walk from the serving station to the guests
- Lighting for evening service
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Owslebury Bottom
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Owslebury Bottom questions
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Owslebury Bottom?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we’ll work with them on the details.
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.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Do you need power or water?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
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.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. For a summer wedding in Owslebury Bottom, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means an evening hog roast is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Owslebury Bottom
It works for the main meal and the evening, so it’s good value.
Hosts in Owslebury Bottom book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Garden weddings at home
- Small, informal weddings
- Marquee receptions
- Farm weddings
It is worth telling train travellers that Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Staffing on the day
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Owslebury Bottom, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a hog roast in Owslebury Bottom?
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away