Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Quarley
Wedding hog roast in Quarley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Farm weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- The main wedding meal
Wedding hog roast in Quarley
Wedding hog roast near Quarley
A hog roast gives your wedding a centrepiece: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and new potatoes, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and evening receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Quarley, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A way in for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with pizza or other evening vans, carving serves a lot of people fast. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups typically cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why book with us
- Carved to order by a chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Who books wedding hog roast in Quarley?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
Hosts in Quarley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn receptions
- Blessings and renewals
- Post-wedding gatherings
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Quarley Hill, and the countryside around Quarley suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How many staff will carve and serve
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
A closer look at the menu
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Questions from Quarley
Do you come out to small places like Quarley?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do you come to Quarley?
Yes, Quarley is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Is a hog roast enough for a wedding?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we’ll confirm it in writing.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
It depends on the venue. Check with them first, and we’ll liaise with them.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Quarley
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Quarley. Quarley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Quarley to Southampton (21 miles away).
It’s worth telling train travellers that Grateley station, about 1.6 miles south, is the nearest station. If you are marrying at a church near Quarley, such as Church of St Michael, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Weddings anywhere in SP11 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Park Lane and Etwall; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For weddings just outside Quarley, we cover Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). Open spaces near Quarley include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
Other occasions in Quarley
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Note which guests do not eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
For evening food, we carve as the dancing gets going.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the outdoor space is like
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It is worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In Quarley, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting at the carving station.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and which meal you’d like.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away