Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Rake, Hampshire
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Rake. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Evening receptions
- Garden weddings at home
Planning an event in Rake?
The process
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. In Rake, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so evening food is frequently carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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 set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
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. Fill in our quote form.
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Wedding hog roast near Rake
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. Typical bookings include anniversary vow renewals and relaxed, low-key weddings, serving crackling, new potatoes and rotisserie chicken.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Rake, 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’re not left handing out rolls.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cover Rake and its neighbours for weddings. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Marrying at Rake Mission Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Weddings anywhere in GU33 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. Streets in the area include London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane, and a wedding on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Close by, we cover weddings in The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Rake includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn (under half a mile south)
Full catering or machine hire?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Nearby places to Rake
What else we do in Rake
Why choose wedding hog roast in Rake?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Rake, including:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and blessings
For outdoor photos, Liss Riverside Railway Walk North is close by.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Lighting for evening service
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Rake
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
FAQs for Rake
What’s the nearest station to Rake?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What about coeliacs?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you come to Rake?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rake and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
What happens in bad weather?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What if things run late?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time late at night. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why book our hog roast in Rake
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Our staff serve and clear
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What affects the price in Rake
Things that change the price:
- How long the roast and service take
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Site access
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards