Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Upper Farringdon
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your wedding in Upper Farringdon and across Hampshire.
- Anniversary vow renewals
- Intimate weddings
- Second-day get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Upper Farringdon
For event organisers in Upper Farringdon
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We will keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Wedding hog roast near Upper Farringdon
Barn, marquee and garden weddings around Upper Farringdon suit a hog roast. We cook outside, under cover, and the food is served in the marquee or barn. Typical bookings include second-day get-togethers and the main wedding meal, with salads, crackling and spit-roast lamb.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Farringdon often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen, just level ground and cover. Let us know about access and ground. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Getting married in Upper Farringdon?
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Our roaster is a regular sight at weddings around Upper Farringdon. Upper Farringdon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Farringdon to Guildford (20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.8 miles north. After a ceremony at a church like Church of All Saints, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Upper Farringdon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
Anywhere in GU34, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. For weddings just outside Upper Farringdon, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Selborne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown Inn (less than half a mile south)
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Where the roaster can go in Upper Farringdon
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- Power for lights in the evening
- Approval from the venue or marquee supplier
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Farringdon
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Crackling
- Spit-roast lamb
Nearby places to Upper Farringdon
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Upper Farringdon questions
Can you do a hog roast at a venue 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.
Is Upper Farringdon too small for a hog roast?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Can you do our evening wedding food?
Of course. We will time it around your first dance and band.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Can a hog roast be our wedding breakfast?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our prices page and our hog roast cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in Upper Farringdon
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, which keeps things simple.
People around Upper Farringdon book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a family garden
- Post-wedding gatherings
If you want countryside in your photos, Selborne Hill isn’t far, and the countryside around Upper Farringdon suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Upper Farringdon
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long the roast and service take
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Travel to Upper Farringdon
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can get on with your wedding. At a December wedding in Upper Farringdon, it is dark by about 4:00pm, so the route from the reception to the hog roast needs lighting, while a June wedding has light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
- We fit timings around your running order.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- We serve, tidy up and slip away.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away