Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Up Nately
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Up Nately.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
A hog roast near Up Nately
Wedding hog roast near Up Nately
A wedding hog roast can be the wedding breakfast, the evening food or both. The hog roasts slowly at your venue through the afternoon, and our chef carves on cue. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and spit-roast lamb, and we’re regularly asked to cater blessings and renewals and the main wedding meal.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Up Nately, and slow-roasted pork carved for guests adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
Where the roaster can go in Up Nately
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Light near the carving station after dark
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Space well clear of tents and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Up Nately
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
How it works
Rain does not stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. At a December wedding in Up Nately, it is 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.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- 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.
- Our staff clear the serving area and we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
How to get a price
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your wedding: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Up Nately
What else we do in Up Nately
About the food
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb is popular alongside the pork, and handy for anyone who doesn’t eat pork.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls make a hog roast easy to eat anywhere. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Up Nately
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your wedding in Up Nately? We cover the whole area. Up Nately is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For outdoor photos, The Mill Field is close by. It is worth telling train travellers that the closest railway station is Hook station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Weddings anywhere in RG27 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Whether your wedding is on Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. If your venue is just outside Up Nately, we also cover Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
We serve and clear without fuss, so the party carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls for any coeliac guests.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Perfect for your wedding in Up Nately
Evening guests love hot food, especially after dancing.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Up Nately, such as:
- Marquee weddings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Garden weddings at home
- Evening receptions
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St. Stephen frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
Before you book anyone
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
A hog roast or other catering?
Some couples have a formal meal and a hog roast in the evening; others make the hog roast the main meal. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read our prices page or what a hog roast costs.
Your questions about a hog roast for your wedding in Up Nately
Is Up Nately close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Up Nately?
Hook station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. Serving inside is fine where allowed.
Can we offer lamb too?
Yes, spit-roast lamb can go alongside the pork.
Can you cater in Up Nately?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Up Nately and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do we need extra food?
For the main meal, add sides such as salads and potatoes; for evening food, rolls are normally enough.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, and our staff serve your guests.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards