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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Rowledge, Surrey
Wedding hog roast in Rowledge: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening food after the first dance
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding hog roast in Rowledge
Wedding hog roast near Rowledge
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so on the day everything is in place. We serve new potatoes, carved roast pork and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for evening food after the first dance and blessings and renewals.
A wedding in a small place like Rowledge often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Rowledge
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Rowledge, including:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
- Late-night wedding food
- The main wedding meal
Within reach of Rowledge are historic houses such as Farnham Castle (2.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Rowledge
How far is Rowledge from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London.
Is Rowledge too small for a hog roast?
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?
Your venue decides: rules vary. We will sort the details with them.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. You will know our arrival time in advance.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We will bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Look for:
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Permission for outside catering
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
What happens on the day
The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We’ll agree the spot with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Rowledge, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so evening food is often carved in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to 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. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate alongside the pork.
Getting married in Rowledge?
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Rowledge? We can help. We bring hog roasts to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Rowledge, such as Saint James, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows. It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rowledge, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
For weddings in GU10, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles east) and Weydon School (1.3 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Hare and Hounds pub (within half a mile west)
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Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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.
What affects the price in Rowledge
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- Travel to Rowledge
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away