Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast in Upper Street
Wedding hog roast in Upper Street: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Rustic barn receptions
Wedding hog roast in Upper Street
How our wedding hog roast works in Upper Street
A slow roast suits a wedding day that runs late: it can be held for a while once cooked, so a long speech won’t ruin the food. We’re often asked to cater marquee receptions and small, informal weddings, with new potatoes, salads and spit-roast lamb.
Near Upper Street, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s where a hog roast shines: no kitchen needed, just an outdoor cooking spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
About the food
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes to make it a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Upper Street?
The carving station brings guests together, and it makes a lovely photo.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Street, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re frequently asked to cater:
- The day after the wedding
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee receptions
Marrying at Church of St Mary? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
We arrive hours before you want to eat, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. The smell usually brings people over long before we carve. In Upper Street, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the serving table help guests and photos alike.
- Send us the date, venue and guest numbers.
- We confirm the date and the venue and send a price.
- We agree timings with your venue coordinator.
- The hog roasts through the afternoon; our chef carves on cue.
- Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upper Street
Upper Street is in Hampshire. Weddings in Upper Street are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Historic houses near Upper Street include Breamore House (0.5 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have rules on outside caterers, so check early if that is your venue.
Weddings anywhere in SP6 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. For weddings just outside Upper Street, we cover Breamore (1 mile south-east), Upper Burgate (1 mile south), Woodgreen (2 miles east), Lower Burgate (2 miles south) and Tinkers Cross (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), Ringwood (8 miles south), Ashley (15 miles south-east), North Baddesley (15 miles east) and St Leonards (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.5 miles north).
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bat and Ball pub (0.7 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Upper Street
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance from us
- How long the roast and service take
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- A picture of the cooking area
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Note which guests don’t eat pork, so we can add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal isn’t offered, so plan separately if needed
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten
You won’t have to think about the food. We arrive hours before serving, roast through the day and carve on cue.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Also near Upper Street
Other occasions in Upper Street
Organising for someone else?
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
FAQs for Upper Street
Is Upper Street too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. We don’t offer halal meat.
Can you cook inside the marquee?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Can you roast in the rain?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain isn’t a problem for the roast. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you come to Upper Street?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Upper Street and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a formal three-course meal, a hog roast is more relaxed and frequently better value. It still feels special. The main driver is numbers: the price per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why Upper Street hosts choose us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards