Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Perham Down
Wedding hog roast in Perham Down: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Late-night wedding food
Slow-roasted pork in Perham Down
Wedding hog roast in Perham Down, carved to order
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. Popular choices include new potatoes, crackling and spit-roast lamb, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and post-wedding gatherings.
Near Perham Down, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
The price comes down to:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Numbers
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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Your menu choices
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SP11 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Perham Down
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Perham Down:
- Blessings and renewals
- Second-day get-togethers
- Evening receptions
- Marquee receptions
If you are marrying at a church near Perham Down, such as Church of St James, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
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For event organisers in Perham Down
If you are booking for a workplace, ask your facilities team about outside caterers and gas cooking. We’ll fit in with site rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why Perham Down hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Perham Down weddings: local tips
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits weddings around Perham Down, whatever the venue. Perham Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south. Wedding photographers in the area frequently head for Quarley Hill, and the countryside around Perham Down suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Perham Down include Quarley Hill.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Lighting for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Perham Down
- Crackling
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
The process
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Winter weddings in Perham Down are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Perham Down
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you cater?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Perham Down close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We will sort the details with them.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
How long does the roast need?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and the quote lists everything.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
A closer look at the menu
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards