Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Shedfield, Hampshire
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Shedfield.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Small, informal weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Slow-roasted pork in Shedfield
Wedding hog roast in Shedfield, slow-roasted on site
As a main meal, the hog roast is served on plates: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. We are often asked to cater post-wedding gatherings and weddings in a family garden, with salads, crackling and halloumi skewers.
Near Shedfield, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the roaster can go in Shedfield
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Lighting for evening service
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
Why choose wedding hog roast in Shedfield?
Guests gather round the carving, and it makes a lovely photo.
However big or small the event in Shedfield, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- The day after the wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Marquee receptions
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- How many staff will carve and serve
- What crockery is supplied
Shedfield questions
Which station is closest to Shedfield?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you cater?
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.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Let us know what’s on site.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
We cook outside, never inside the marquee, and we agree the spot with your venue.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Note which guests do not eat pork, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- What the outdoor space is like
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Getting married in Shedfield?
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater weddings across Shedfield and nearby, from gardens to fields. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Shedfield to Southampton (8 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Botley station, about 2.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Anywhere in SO32, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover weddings in Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Samuel's Rest pub (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. In Shedfield, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:20pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Also near Shedfield
Other occasions in Shedfield
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away