Portsmouth · England
Care Home Hog Roast in Portsmouth
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast day in Portsmouth.
- Retirement housing events
- Open days
- Themed days
Planning an event in Portsmouth?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Some residents will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered
- Share residents’ dietary needs with us in good time
- Modified diets should come from the home’s kitchen
The roaster stays clear of busy paths and windows.
Ask about gluten-free rolls.
Care home hog roast in Portsmouth, carved to order
Summer fêtes, open days and family days at care homes in Portsmouth suit a hog roast, bringing everyone together over a meal. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, apple sauce and thinly carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for home anniversaries and families’ days.
Care homes and retirement housing in Portsmouth vary from large sites to small homes. We need a level spot away from ambulance routes. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you’re ready to eat.
- Area
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens on the day
A hog roast is always cooked outside, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day. In late May, sunset in Portsmouth is about 8:55pm, so a spring hog roast day can carry on into the evening.
- We start with the date and numbers.
- We agree the cooking spot and quote.
- We roast through the morning.
- We carve and serve where you choose.
- We clear away quietly.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a hog roast day in Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. We’re happy to travel to Portsmouth for care home events. We bring hog roasts to 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A care home summer fair, perhaps with a church like St Wilfrid, is a good occasion for a hog roast. For families visiting by train, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. The coast is within about 3 miles, and a day in the garden may bring back seaside memories.
We cover care home events in every part of PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2. Whether your care home event is on Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. You’ll find Portsmouth on the A3 and A27, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Portsmouth we cover include Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsmouth include The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Perfect for your care home event in Portsmouth
It turns a normal day into an event.
Hosts in Portsmouth book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Day centre get-togethers
- Days for relatives
- Open days
- Milestone days for the home
The A3 and A27 make Portsmouth a simple journey for us.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the cooking spot
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- A dining room, lounge or shaded garden
- The manager’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
- Clear of ambulance and delivery access
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Roast pork, carved
- New potatoes
- Roast potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Salads
For event organisers in Portsmouth
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
A hog roast compared with other options
Some homes combine a hog roast with entertainment, such as a singer or a garden fête. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Portsmouth questions
What’s the nearest station to Portsmouth?
Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Portsmouth close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you fit around mealtimes?
Serving time is up to you, lunch or an afternoon event.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you cover Portsmouth?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
Rotisserie chicken
For residents who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and children normally like it too.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards