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Wedding Hog Roast in Sherfield on Loddon
Plenty of choice: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Wedding hog roast in Sherfield on Loddon.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Evening receptions
Book a hog roast in Sherfield on Loddon
Wedding hog roast in Sherfield on Loddon, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat. Popular choices include carved roast pork, salads and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for home weddings and evening food after the first dance.
Rural weddings around Sherfield on Loddon have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
How the day works
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. At a December wedding in Sherfield on Loddon, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG27 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Sherfield on Loddon questions
What’s the nearest station to Sherfield on Loddon?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St. Leonard: can you cater?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you roast in the rain?
Rain does not stop the cooking. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
Where will the roaster go at our wedding?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
Do you need power or water?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Sherfield on Loddon
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
A hog roast compared with other options
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Sherfield on Loddon hosts choose us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Our staff serve and clear
- An itemised quote
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Sherfield on Loddon?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
Hosts in Sherfield on Loddon book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Barn and farm weddings
- Intimate weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Marrying at Church of St. Leonard? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What comes off the roaster
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: golden, crunchy and salty.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
Getting married in Sherfield on Loddon?
Sherfield on Loddon is about 5 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Weddings in Sherfield on Loddon are part of our patch. Sherfield on Loddon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 9 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Sherfield on Loddon are Stratfield Saye House (2.6 miles north-east) and The Vyne (2.7 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Put the station on your invitation: Bramley (Hants) station is about 1.7 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in RG27, we can roast on site for your guests. From Bramley Road, Reading Road and Greenway or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Sherfield on Loddon, we cover Spanish Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (1 mile south), Bramley Green (1 mile north-west), Hartley Wespall (1 mile east) and Bramley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-west) and Basing House (3.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Four Horseshoes Public House (within half a mile south-east)
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Catered or do it yourself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
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.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away