Ever noticed that people always tell you how stressful planning a wedding is, but nobody really tells you how to make it less of a headache? If you’re knee-deep in prep and feeling a tad lost, here’s an idea: let someone else take some of the load. And by someone else, I, of course, mean Hog Roast Praze.
We’re Cornwall’s fave hog roast team (and one of the go-to wedding caterers), and honestly, sorting your wedding buffet with us is way simpler than it sounds. No confusing jargon, no hidden fees and absolutely no nonsense. Just straightforward, good food that makes everyone happy. Yes, even your famously fussy aunt will be queuing up for seconds!
We love helping couples put together meals they’ll actually be proud of. Some want a fancy sit-down dinner. Others go for a more relaxed buffet. Lately, the laid-back, rustic style has been really popular. Guests get to move around, chat, and try a bit of everything – and it doesn’t cost the earth! But “laid-back” doesn’t mean cheap or boring. Every dish gets the same care, fresh ingredients, and, yes, presentation that’ll make you want to snap a pic before you eat.
Not long ago, Hog Roast Praze catered a wedding at Stennack Farm, a lovely boho-luxe spot in West Cornwall. The couple chose our Southern Slow Roast Menu for their 50 guests. To prepare this crowd-pleasing spread, we started by pre-marinating the meats and slow-cooking them for hours. By the time the buffet opened at 2 pm, the air was thick with the aroma of juicy meat and everyone was excited to dig in. Choosing between the Cajun-spiced roast chicken, sticky pork ribs and minted lamb was an impossible task for many – so they added a bit of everything to their plates. We had plenty of sauces too, like Smokey Sweet BBQ, Hickory Bourbon, and spicy Cajun Hot Pepper, which those with adventurous palates were all over!
On the side, guests had corn cobettes, mac and cheese, roasted baby new potatoes, sweet potato and classic fries, plus bread rolls and wraps to pick from. Veggies and vegans weren’t left out either – our halloumi and veggie kebabs with tzatziki and chili sauce went down a treat! Later in the evening, Hog Roast Praze rolled out our famous Italian charcuterie boards packed with fine cheeses, deli meats and breads to keep everyone’s energy levels up.
At Hog Roast Praze, we do the hard work so couples can relax, eat well, and enjoy their day to the max – if that sounds like exactly what you’re after, you know where to find us!
