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Wedding Hog Roast in Shalden
Wedding hog roast in Shalden: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee receptions
- Late-night wedding food
Book a hog roast in Shalden
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could go for a cold buffet, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you, especially outdoors.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Wedding hog roast near Shalden
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in Shalden: generous, hearty food carved in front of your guests. We serve and tidy up, so the day runs smoothly. For marquee receptions and vow renewals and blessings, we can cook spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken and crackling for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Shalden, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
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The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Evening food at a Shalden wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- 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.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Shalden weddings: local tips
Shalden is about 2 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Weddings in Shalden are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (2.5 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (2.6 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. Local streets include Southwood Road, Stancombe Lane and Shalden Lane; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Shalden Green (1 mile north), Thedden (2 miles south-west), Beech (2 miles south), Bentworth (2 miles south-west) and Southrope (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Petersfield (12 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Gliding Heritage Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (2.3 miles south). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill.
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels like a feast. 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 are paying for.
Why book our hog roast in Shalden
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Shalden questions
How far is Shalden from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.
What if things run late?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will adjust.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
We’ll liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
With lamb as well, there are two roasts to choose from, which works well for larger groups.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Permission for outside catering
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Crackling
- New potatoes
Why choose wedding hog roast in Shalden?
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings in a family garden
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Evening receptions
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- The space, cover and access they need
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away