Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Southrope
Wedding hog roast in Southrope: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- The day after the wedding
- Weddings in a marquee
- Late-night wedding food
Planning an event in Southrope?
Wedding hog roast in Southrope, carved to order
We work with your venue on the cooking spot, timings and access well before the day, so nothing is left to chance. Popular choices include salads, crackling and halloumi skewers, and we are frequently booked for post-wedding gatherings and weddings in a family garden.
Rural weddings around Southrope have a magic of their own, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
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.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our hog roast in Southrope
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- We bring everything to cook and serve
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Southrope weddings: local tips
Southrope is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits weddings around Southrope, whatever the venue. Southrope is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
Holybourne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Historic houses near Southrope include Hall Place (3.1 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (3.5 miles south). Grand venues like these typically set rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
We cater weddings across the RG25 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on King Johns Lane, Back Lane and Hockleys Lane, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Bagmore (1 mile west), Burkham (2 miles south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles south-east), Shalden (2 miles south-east) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.2 miles south-east) and Basing House (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- What the outdoor space is like
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
How the day 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 Southrope is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or RG25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
- Give your coordinator the final menu
On your wedding day, the food should look after itself. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Also in Southrope
Perfect for your wedding in Southrope
Guests gather round the carving, and it looks great in photos.
People around Southrope book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Second-day get-togethers
- Weddings in a marquee
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Weddings in a family garden
For guests travelling by train, Alton station is about 4.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which suits bigger events.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Southrope questions
What’s the nearest station to Southrope?
Alton station, about 4.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Southrope?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wedding for a quote.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away