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Wedding Hog Roast in Shobley
Wedding hog roast in Shobley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Farm weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
Wedding hog roast for Shobley
Planning the cooking spot
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shobley
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Wedding hog roast in Shobley, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Shobley. The roaster cooks outside under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. We serve halloumi skewers, spit-roast lamb and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening food after the first dance and relaxed, low-key weddings.
Near Shobley, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Towns and villages near Shobley
What else we do in Shobley
Shobley weddings: local tips
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We cover Shobley and its neighbours for weddings. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Linbrook Lake, and the countryside around Shobley suits an outdoor reception. Within reach of Shobley are historic houses such as Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue. With the New Forest National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
Anywhere in BH24, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Shobley we cover include Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shobley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Time on site
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Your menu choices
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or BH24 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so keep us posted on the day. Winter weddings in Shobley are dark by about 4:05pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
How to prepare
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels special. For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book our hog roast in Shobley
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- An itemised quote
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
Events we cater in Shobley
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
In Shobley and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee weddings
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
Marrying at St John the Baptist? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
- Whether plates or china are included
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.
For event organisers in Shobley
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Common questions in Shobley
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Shobley too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do we need extra food?
With sides, it’s a full wedding breakfast; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How much will it be?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we will send a price.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away