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Wedding Hog Roast in Shootash
Wedding hog roast in Shootash: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Evening food after the first dance
- The main wedding meal
- The day after the wedding
A hog roast near Shootash
Wedding hog roast in Shootash, carved to order
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Shootash suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. We’re often asked to cater blessings and renewals and farm weddings, with spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and carved roast pork.
Rural weddings around Shootash 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. At midsummer, sunset in Shootash is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it’s the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your 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
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Shootash, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a three-course plated meal, a hog roast wedding breakfast is relaxed and usually costs less per head. It still feels like a feast. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What you get with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Shootash weddings: local tips
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Weddings in Shootash are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Copythorne Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shootash suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Shootash, such as Church of All Saints, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
Wherever your wedding is in SO51, we can bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Shootash, we cover The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Shootash includes Copythorne Common.
- Schools near Shootash include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Lighting for evening service
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Step-free access for our equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
Perfect for your wedding in Shootash
There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Shootash:
- Rustic barn receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- Late-night wedding food
- Marquee receptions
For guests travelling by train, the closest railway station is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Shootash questions
Which station is closest to Shootash?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Shootash?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available alongside the hog.
What space does the roaster need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Will there be enough to go round?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We’ll time it around your first dance and band.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
What affects the price in Shootash
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Which meats and sides you’d like
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Shootash
What else we do in Shootash
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away