Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Waterlooville
From the first smell of roasting pork to the last piece of crackling, a hog roast for your wedding turns the food into a centrepiece of your wedding in Waterlooville.
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Evening receptions
- Wedding breakfasts
Wedding hog roast for Waterlooville
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- If any guests need halal food, arrange it separately
- Put a dietary question on the invitation
- Count non-pork eaters, for lamb, chicken or a vegetarian choice
- Give final numbers in good time
Our staff serve and clear quietly, so the party carries on around us.
China crockery can be added for the wedding breakfast, quoted separately.
Wedding hog roast in Waterlooville, carved to order
Evening wedding food has one job: feed hungry dancers. Rolls with roast pork and crackling are just the thing. We are frequently asked to cater weddings in a family garden and weddings in a marquee, with rotisserie chicken, carved roast pork and new potatoes.
Couples in Waterlooville often keep it personal, with a marquee or a local hall. Carved roast pork suits that kind of day. We bring the roaster, the cover and everything we need to cook and serve, and we leave the spot tidy when we go.
How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Your quote depends on:
- Time on site
- Menu choices and extras
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Waterlooville
Also in Waterlooville
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning a wedding hog roast in Waterlooville
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. We cater weddings of every size in Waterlooville. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Waterlooville to Southampton (16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and gas cooking. Southmoor Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Waterlooville suits an outdoor reception.
We cater weddings across PO7 and PO8 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Waterlooville we cover include Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Waterlooville includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Denmead Queen pub (under half a mile south-east)
Occasions we serve in Waterlooville
Hot food late in the evening is always welcome, especially after dancing.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast in Waterlooville. Typical bookings include:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Farm weddings
- Evening food after the first dance
- The main wedding meal
Couples marrying at local churches such as Saint George's often hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- If the price includes VAT
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
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 we serve, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, carved to order at the serving station, often with mint sauce.
Crackling
Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Compared with a barbecue, one roast feeds all your guests together without batches coming off a grill. For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, because one whole roast feeds a lot of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
See how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wedding. At midsummer, sunset in Waterlooville is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Waterlooville
Which station is closest to Waterlooville?
Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Waterlooville close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Where does the hog roast go?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do venues allow outside hog roasts?
Many do, but some only allow approved caterers or charge a fee. Ask your venue early, and we will work with them on the details.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away