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Hog Roast Wedding Catering in Wantage, Oxfordshire
Plenty of choice: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your wedding in Wantage.
- Wedding breakfasts with sides
- Rustic barn receptions
- Marquee weddings
A hog roast near Wantage
Wedding hog roast in Wantage, slow-roasted on site
The carving station becomes a focal point: people gather round as the chef carves. It feels like an occasion. On the menu are halloumi skewers, salads and carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for home weddings and anniversary vow renewals.
In a town like Wantage, a ceremony and then a marquee or hall reception is a classic combination. That suits a hog roast perfectly: we roast outdoors while the reception gets going. Our chef carves in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Wantage (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Weddings in Wantage: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Weddings in Wantage are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Planning photos in Betjeman Millennium Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Chain Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wantage, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue where a hog roast can cook.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX12. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Wantage is on the A338 and A417, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Close by, we cover weddings in Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Wantage has lots of places with room for a hog roast.
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Wantage include King Alfred's (within half a mile south-west) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Abingdon Arms (within half a mile south-east)
What else we do in Wantage
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs on your RSVP card
- Confirm final numbers a week or so before
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
We’re on site for much of the day, out of the way, by the cooking area.
Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in evening photos; tell your venue or marquee supplier.
Common questions in Wantage
Could you cook in Betjeman Millennium Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
What about coeliacs?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. You will get allergen details for everything.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and a cooked roast can be held for a while if things run late.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
What should we sort out beforehand?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
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.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
What comes off the roaster
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.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Why choose wedding hog roast in Wantage?
One booking can cover the wedding breakfast and the evening food, so it is good value.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Wantage:
- Intimate weddings
- Late-night wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee
- The main wedding meal
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How many staff will carve and serve
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Ideally:
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- A safe distance from marquee walls, buildings and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
How it works
On the day, we position the roaster under cover and get the hog cooking. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it’s ready when you want to eat. Evening food at a Wantage wedding often goes out just as the light fades: sunset is around 9:00pm 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.
- Tell us whether it is the wedding breakfast, the evening or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- The venue and we agree where the roaster goes.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- Our chef carves and the team serves and clears.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
The quickest way to get a price is to 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.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
What a hog roast costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Menu choices and extras
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- A picture of the cooking area
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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