Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Steep Marsh
Treat your guests to slow-roasted pork and crackling at your wedding in Steep Marsh. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Farm weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Weddings in a family garden
Book a hog roast in Steep Marsh
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
How our wedding hog roast works in Steep Marsh
After hours of dancing, guests are hungry. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing, and they’re easy to eat with a drink in hand. On the menu are halloumi skewers, rotisserie chicken and salads, and we’re regularly asked to cater home weddings and rustic barn receptions.
Near Steep Marsh, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. A hog roast is made for that: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Steep Marsh
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Steep Marsh? We can help. Steep Marsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Steep Marsh to Southampton (21 miles away).
If you want countryside in your photos, Wheatham Hill isn’t far. Guests coming by rail will want to know that the closest railway station is Petersfield station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
We cater weddings across the GU32 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Steep Marsh include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Clear space away from the marquee and any branches
- A serving area close to where guests eat
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
Occasions we serve in Steep Marsh
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
In Steep Marsh and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden weddings at home
- Blessings and renewals
- Evening receptions
- Second-day get-togethers
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What crockery is supplied
FAQs for Steep Marsh
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Steep Marsh close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
Many couples do exactly that, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can the hog roast be for the evening?
Yes, evening food is very popular. Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling go down well after dancing.
Who serves?
We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.
Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
Evening food normally goes out an hour or two after the first dance.
Gluten-free rolls can be provided for the evening food.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to other evening food, a hog roast serves a crowd quickly once carving starts. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our hog roast in Steep Marsh
- Timed around your day
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Steep Marsh
- Site access
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The venue or postcode
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Evening food at a Steep Marsh wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or GU32 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away