Hampshire · England
Wedding Hog Roast for Worthy Down
Wedding hog roast in Worthy Down: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Weddings in a family garden
- Marquee weddings
- Post-wedding gatherings
Wedding hog roast in Worthy Down
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Worthy Down
Worthy Down is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, weddings around Worthy Down suit a hog roast. We bring hog roasts to all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our bookings stretch from Worthy Down to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Winnall Moors nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Worthy Down suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Margaret's frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Coopers Close, Coate Drive and Wellesley Drive; a wedding on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Worthy Down we cover include South Wonston (1 mile north), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Crawley (3 miles west), Sutton Scotney (3 miles north) and Stoke Charity (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (2.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (2.2 miles south)
Wedding hog roast near Worthy Down
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: carved pork with salads, new potatoes or roast potatoes, with china available on request. Typical bookings include blessings and renewals and marquee weddings, serving crackling, spit-roast lamb and rotisserie chicken.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Worthy Down, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat.
What a hog roast costs
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- The venue or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Worthy Down, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken goes into rolls or onto plates alongside the pork.
Places near Worthy Down
Other occasions in Worthy Down
What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand. At a December wedding in Worthy Down, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan a lit path from the party to the food, while a June wedding has light until about 9:25pm.
- Choose the main meal, the evening food or both.
- We send a quote with the menu and staffing.
- We confirm the cooking spot and access with the venue.
- We set up and roast for hours.
- We carve and serve, then clear away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A hog roast or other catering?
If your venue has an in-house caterer, check whether you can bring in a hog roast. There may be a fee. Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why Worthy Down hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Who books wedding hog roast in Worthy Down?
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options mean every guest is looked after.
Our roaster has been booked for all sorts of events around Worthy Down, including:
- Weddings in a marquee
- Evening receptions
- Vow renewals and blessings
- Barn and farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, Winchester station is about 3.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The space, cover and access they need
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
Questions from Worthy Down
Do you come out to small places like Worthy Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Worthy Down close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
What if our venue has its own caterer?
Your venue decides: some welcome outside caterers, others don’t. We’ll talk to them about the cooking spot.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we are on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater in Worthy Down?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Worthy Down and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Can we just hire the roaster?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. We will explain the details with your quote.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
Is a hog roast OK for a sit-down meal?
It works well as a relaxed main meal, with lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside.
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level spot near, but not too near, the marquee
- Lighting for evening service
- A route to wheel equipment to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- New potatoes
- Crackling
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards