Hampshire · England
Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Soberton Heath, Hampshire
Looking for a hog roast for your wedding in Soberton Heath? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Home weddings
- The main wedding meal
- The day after the wedding
Slow-roasted pork in Soberton Heath
Wedding hog roast near Soberton Heath
The carving station becomes a focal point: guests gather, the chef carves and the crackling disappears fast. It feels like an occasion. Popular choices include spit-roast lamb, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening receptions and wedding breakfasts with sides.
Rural weddings around Soberton Heath 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, then carved fresh for your guests.
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
- Which meats and sides you’d like
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Soberton Heath
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. We cater weddings of every size in Soberton Heath. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Soberton Heath to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Soberton Heath, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, and holding the reception nearby, the hog roast can be cooking while you say your vows.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32 and PO17, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A way in for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Winter weddings in Soberton Heath are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Soberton Heath
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, perfect for an informal day.
Whatever the occasion in Soberton Heath, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Farm weddings
- Evening receptions
- Garden weddings at home
- Anniversary vow renewals
For outdoor photos, St Clair's Meadow is close by, and the countryside around Soberton Heath suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who carves and who serves
- Any travel or access charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
You will not have to think about the food. We roast through the afternoon and carve at the agreed time.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and often better value. It still feels like a feast. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Soberton Heath
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Soberton Heath questions
How far is Soberton Heath from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Soberton Heath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you come to Soberton Heath?
Yes, Soberton Heath is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Towns and villages near Soberton Heath
More for events in Soberton Heath
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards