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Care Home Hog Roast in Portsmouth

We cover 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth for care home hog roast, roasted at your event and carved to order.

Care Home Hog Roast across Portsmouth

Towns we cover in Portsmouth

A hog roast day for care homes, retirement housing and day centres, planned with your care and kitchen teams. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or tell us about your event for a quote.

Biggest towns in Portsmouth

Other occasions in Portsmouth

Postcode areas we cover

How care home hog roast works in Portsmouth

A hog roast day gives residents something to look forward to. Residents can watch the carving and share the meal with family and staff. Typical bookings include day centre events and themed days, with roast potatoes, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.

The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking doesn’t depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening.

We talk through residents’ needs with your team.
You get a clear price.
We set up outdoors, clear of access routes.
Food goes out on plates.
We tidy up and go.

What you will pay

Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.

Why book with us

Cooked on the day, low and slow
Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Serving and clearing done for you
An itemised quote

How to get a price

If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Portsmouth, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

Local landmarks in Portsmouth

Locally, our bookings take us close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Other local landmarks include The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Portsmouth include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)

Care homes across Portsmouth

Across Portsmouth, care homes, retirement housing and day centres book hog roast days. Around 19 places in Portsmouth are close to the coast, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.

Portsmouth: Portsmouth is on or near the A3 and A27, so access for our equipment is simple. Old photos of Milton Locks can spark conversation during a hog roast day. Late-September sunset in Portsmouth is about 7:10pm, so we suggest a lunchtime serving in autumn.

Prices and what affects them

We work out each quote from:

Crockery choices
Site access
Season and day of the week
The journey to the venue

Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.

What to tell us

To get the best quote, tell us:

The address or postcode
The date and when you’d like to eat
Rough numbers
Any venue rules

Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.

About the food

Stuffing and apple sauce

Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.

Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)

Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.

Why a hog roast works

It gives the kitchen team a day off from cooking.

We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Portsmouth and nearby. Popular bookings include:

Sheltered housing gatherings
Family days with visitors
Summer fêtes
Day centre events

Working with your venue

Marquee suppliers usually set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.

Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.

Allergies and dietary needs

Rolls and stuffing typically contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:

Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
Count families and staff too
Count residents who need an alternative

We can serve inside or out, as you prefer.

Roast or new potatoes and apple sauce make it a full meal.

Portsmouth: your questions answered

Is mains power needed?

The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.

What space does the roaster need?

Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.

How long does a hog roast take to cook?

It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it’s several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.

What’s included?

The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Your quote lists any sides and extras.

Does the roaster have to be outside?

No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.

Can you serve at lunch?

Tell us the time that suits residents, and we’ll be ready.

Can you roast in the rain?

We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your residents will want somewhere dry to eat.