Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Picket Piece
Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Picket Piece? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Marquee receptions
- Farm weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Slow-roasted pork in Picket Piece
How our wedding hog roast works in Picket Piece
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. We’re often asked to cater rustic barn receptions and evening receptions, serving crackling, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb.
A farm or garden wedding near Picket Piece suits a hog roast. We need a level spot and access. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run late, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. At a December wedding in Picket Piece, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, roasted until golden.
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
If speeches overrun or the band starts late, we adjust. Your coordinator can keep us posted.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Picket Piece
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Picket Piece. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from Picket Piece to Southampton (21 miles away).
Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Picket Piece suits an outdoor reception.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your wedding could be at a house on Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Picket Piece: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Picket Piece?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Is Picket Piece close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is mains power needed?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
It is one of our most popular wedding bookings. Hot pork rolls are perfect late in the evening.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Do we need extra food?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the roast to your numbers, so a good estimate matters. The quote sets it out.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Salads
Nearby places to Picket Piece
Other occasions in Picket Piece
Catered or do it yourself?
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.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Events we cater in Picket Piece
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
- Blessings and renewals
It’s worth telling train travellers that Andover station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Menu choices and extras
- Time on site
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards