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Wedding Hog Roast for Waltham Chase
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your wedding makes the food part of your wedding in Waltham Chase.
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- Weddings in a marquee
Planning an event in Waltham Chase?
How our wedding hog roast works in Waltham Chase
A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Waltham Chase. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. Whether it is relaxed, low-key weddings and late-night wedding food, we can cook rotisserie chicken, salads and new potatoes for your guests.
Rural weddings around Waltham Chase have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan a firm route in, especially if it rains. The hog is roasted on site at your wedding, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
Who books wedding hog roast in Waltham Chase?
Evening guests love hot food, after a night on the dance floor.
People around Waltham Chase book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- The main wedding meal
- Marquee weddings
- The day after the wedding
- Relaxed, low-key weddings
Marrying at Waltham Chase Methodist Church? A reception in a garden, barn or marquee close by gives the roaster an outdoor spot.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Getting married in Waltham Chase?
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We cater weddings across Waltham Chase and nearby, from gardens to fields. Waltham Chase is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Botley station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Wedding photographers in the area often head for Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
We bring hog roasts to weddings all over SO32 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. For weddings just outside Waltham Chase, we cover Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
What happens on the day
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. Evening food at a Waltham Chase wedding frequently goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- You get a quote listing menu, staff and plates.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We arrive early and roast slowly on site.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Waltham Chase
Is Waltham Chase close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Waltham Chase?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
Can you roast in the rain?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can we have a hog roast as the main meal?
Of course: carved pork on plates with sides, with our staff serving.
Can you work around our timings?
We will be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll adjust.
Will our venue allow a hog roast?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Check with them first, and we will liaise with them.
Can we offer lamb too?
Of course: lamb and pork together give guests a choice.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a cold evening buffet, hot carved pork beats sandwiches every time. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Why book our hog roast in Waltham Chase
- An itemised quote
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- All the equipment comes with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level, open cooking spot outside the marquee or barn
- Step-free access for our equipment
- Permission for outside catering
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Waltham Chase
- Crackling
- New potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
About the food
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken off the rotisserie, carved or jointed can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Rolls or plates? Rolls are quicker; plates suit a sit-down meal, with gluten-free rolls on request.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Waltham Chase
- Plates or china
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Any dietary needs or allergies
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the wedding is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards