Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Soake
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Soake and nearby, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and renewals
- Intimate weddings
Planning an event in Soake?
Wedding hog roast near Soake
We look after guests who do not eat pork: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. Popular choices include crackling, halloumi skewers and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater blessings and renewals and marquee receptions.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Soake, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Soake?
No kitchen is needed at the venue, ideal for marquee and field weddings.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Soake. Typical bookings include:
- The day after the wedding
- Wedding breakfasts
- Garden weddings at home
- Marquee receptions
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Mead End frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Before booking anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- What the price includes, item by item
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Soake
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cover Soake and its neighbours for weddings. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Soake to Southampton (15 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Portsdown Hill. It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east.
Weddings anywhere in PO7 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Soake Road and Hambledon Road; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Soake include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
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The process
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. Winter weddings in Soake are dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Should I cook it myself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What a hog roast costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Pass numbers for vegetarians and vegans to us
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Soake: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Soake?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Soake close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Permission for outside catering
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Soake
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards