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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in South Wonston, Hampshire
Wedding hog roast in South Wonston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Wedding hog roast for South Wonston
How our wedding hog roast works in South Wonston
A hog roast suits relaxed weddings in South Wonston: proper food, carved fresh, with plenty for everyone. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy it. Whether it is rustic barn receptions and marquee receptions, we’ll put together a menu of rotisserie chicken, new potatoes and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Near South Wonston, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What the cooking area needs
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, and a little planning goes a long way:
- A serving area close to where guests eat
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- Power for lights in the evening
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Wonston
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Spit-roast lamb
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. At a December wedding in South Wonston, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in South Wonston
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance from us
- Menu choices and extras
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
The main driver is numbers: the price per head typically falls as numbers rise, since much of the cost is fixed.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or SO21 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
Planning for dietary needs
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Give final numbers in good time
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, as an extra.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Weddings in South Wonston: venues, ceremonies and travel
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast for your wedding to weddings anywhere in South Wonston, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire. We cater events right across the region, from South Wonston to Southampton (14 miles away).
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.7 miles south. Winnall Moors nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Wherever your wedding is in SO21, we can bring the roaster to you. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near South Wonston include Winnall Moors.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast in South Wonston
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, turned until the skin is golden.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
South Wonston: your questions answered
Which station is closest to South Wonston?
Winchester station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like South Wonston?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Will guests be full?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; in the evening, rolls on their own work well.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
What do people get?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Do you cover South Wonston?
Yes, South Wonston is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Always outside, away from the marquee walls. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away