Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Trotton Marsh
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Trotton Marsh.
- Intimate weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
- Evening receptions
Slow-roasted pork in Trotton Marsh
How our wedding hog roast works in Trotton Marsh
We look after guests who don’t eat pork: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and blessings and renewals, serving spit-roast lamb, halloumi skewers and crackling.
A wedding in a small place like Trotton Marsh often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Should I cook it myself?
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a whole hog takes hours, and it needs to be cooked through safely. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Trotton Marsh?
It feels generous and relaxed, which suits informal weddings.
Whatever the occasion in Trotton Marsh, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- Vow renewals and blessings
- The main wedding meal
- The day after the wedding
- Small, informal weddings
Historic houses near Trotton Marsh include Cowdray House (4.2 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
Weddings in Trotton Marsh: venues, ceremonies and travel
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Trotton Marsh? We cover the whole area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Trotton Marsh to Guildford (19 miles away).
It is worth telling train travellers that the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north. Iping and Stedham Commons nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Trotton Marsh, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU30 and GU31, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we will confirm what we can provide.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, worked back from your serving time. Golden-hour photos in Trotton Marsh at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then send a quote.
- Timings and the cooking spot are agreed with you and the venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. Other tips:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
Give us your venue coordinator’s details, for access and timings.
Salads, new potatoes and roast potatoes make a full wedding breakfast.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Trotton Marsh
What’s the nearest station to Trotton Marsh?
Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s included?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you come to Trotton Marsh?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
Yes. We serve it on plates with salads and potatoes, with china available, and our staff serve your guests.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Lamb and chicken are both available as a second option.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
The roaster stays outdoors on level ground, and we agree the spot with your venue.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A way in for the roaster
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- Flat ground outside the reception for the roaster
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
If your venue does its own catering, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. Some venues charge a fee. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- No surprises: everything in writing
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price or the cost guide.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away