Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Thedden
We bring a hog roast for your wedding to Thedden and nearby, cooking slowly at your venue and serving it hot.
- The day after the wedding
- Farm weddings
- Anniversary vow renewals
Wedding hog roast in Thedden
Wedding hog roast in Thedden, carved to order
Wedding timings shift, and a slow roast copes well: it can be held for a while once cooked, so the food copes with a delayed running order. We serve spit-roast lamb, crackling and rotisserie chicken, and we are regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts with sides and intimate weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Thedden often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Thedden questions
Which station is closest to Thedden?
Alton station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater after a service at St Peter's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Churches rarely have space for a hog roast, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can we add a second roast?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We’ll bring the rest.
Do you need power or water?
The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We will time it around your first dance and band.
How do you work out quantities?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you are feeding, so tell us your best estimate. The quote sets it out.
Do you cover Thedden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Thedden and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How it works
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding. Winter weddings in Thedden are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Thedden
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
Whatever the occasion in Thedden, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings often include:
- Intimate weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- The main wedding meal
- Home weddings
For guests travelling by train, Alton station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Planning a hog roast for your wedding in Thedden? We can help. Thedden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
If you want countryside in your photos, King's Hill is not far. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Peter's frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
We cover weddings in every part of GU34 and the streets around it. We also bring hog roasts to weddings in Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
What the cooking area needs
Before the day, it helps to think about where the roaster will go. The ideal spot has:
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
- A way in for the roaster
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the roaster
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls if needed
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Give your coordinator the final menu
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, for access and timings.
Some couples add lights around the serving area; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or GU34 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What else we do in Thedden
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away