Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for South Harting
Give your guests a proper hog roast at your wedding in South Harting. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening food after the first dance
- Farm weddings
Planning an event in South Harting?
Wedding hog roast in South Harting, carved to order
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan option. We do not offer halal meat. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and salads, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts with sides and barn and farm weddings.
Near South Harting, weddings are often 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. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Why choose a hog roast in South Harting?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why South Harting hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Crackling
Crackling is what people queue for: crisp, golden and full of flavour, straight off the hog.
Weddings in South Harting: venues, ceremonies and travel
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater weddings of every size in South Harting. South Harting is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (1.2 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates often have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that’s your venue. Marrying at The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot. The South Downs National Park is within about a mile of South Harting, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check the cooking spot with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of GU31. From The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to South Harting we cover include East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile west)
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- A picture of the cooking area
- The date and time of the event
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU31 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- Power for lights in the evening
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in South Harting
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in South Harting
Do you come out to small places like South Harting?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is South Harting close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we’ll work with them on the details.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Because the roast takes hours, we plan from your serving time, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
Will guests be full?
Quantities are based on your guest list, and we will confirm it in writing.
How big a hog will we need?
Quantities are based on your numbers, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with alternatives for non-pork eaters.
Why choose wedding hog roast in South Harting?
No kitchen is needed at the venue, which suits marquees, barns and gardens.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in South Harting. Here are some of the most popular:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Intimate weddings
- Blessings and renewals
For guests travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 3.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give final numbers in good time
You will not have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
The process
The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. Golden-hour photos in South Harting at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away