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Wedding Hog Roast in Upton Grey
Wedding hog roast in Upton Grey: pork roasted slowly for hours at your venue, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Weddings in a marquee
- The main wedding meal
- Blessings and renewals
Book a hog roast in Upton Grey
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Wedding hog roast in Upton Grey, slow-roasted on site
Not every guest eats pork, so we plan for that: lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not available. For post-wedding gatherings and wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of crackling, rotisserie chicken and carved roast pork for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Upton Grey, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
FAQs for Upton Grey
How far is Upton Grey from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Do you serve the food?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Where do you cook at a marquee wedding?
Outside, under its own cover, a safe distance from the marquee. We can serve inside the marquee if the supplier agrees.
Can we have both pork and lamb?
Add lamb or rotisserie chicken alongside the hog.
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DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the roast, because we cook under cover. Your guests will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. Golden-hour photos in Upton Grey at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- You get a check on the date and venue, and a quote.
- We fit our timings around your running order and the venue.
- We cook through the day and serve right on cue.
- Afterwards we tidy our area and leave you to the party.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Every wedding is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Upton Grey
It is relaxed, generous wedding food, which suits informal weddings.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Upton Grey:
- Intimate weddings
- Weddings in a family garden
- The main wedding meal
- Rustic barn receptions
It’s worth telling train travellers that Hook station is about 4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Getting married in Upton Grey?
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Upton Grey suit a hog roast. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upton Grey to Reading (15 miles away).
After a ceremony at a church like Church of St Mary, many couples move to a marquee or hall nearby, where the hog roast is waiting. Holybourne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Anywhere in RG25, we can bring the roaster to you. From Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Upton Grey, we cover Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). Within reach you will find Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
Where the roaster can go in Upton Grey
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Step-free access for our equipment
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
- Light near the carving station after dark
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your menu choices
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Share the menu with your venue coordinator
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with RSVPs
Running late? A slow roast can wait a little. Just keep us informed.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, as an extra.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away