Portsmouth · England
Event Catering in Portsmouth
Need food for an event in Portsmouth? We cook, serve and clear, with vegetarian and vegan options on every menu.
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Event catering in Portsmouth
Event catering in Portsmouth, served hot
Good event catering in Portsmouth comes down to three things: hot food, good timing and a tidy finish. We deliver all three, cooked on site. For garden parties and gatherings after a service, we can cook pulled pork, spit-roast lamb and salads and more.
From business parks and sports clubs to gardens and function venues, Portsmouth has plenty of places to cater. Wherever it is, we need a level, open spot outdoors to cook. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to.
- Location
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- What we cook
- A carved hog roast or a barbecue
- Extras
- Halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve), salads and potatoes
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price your catering
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What we cook
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space to serve as well as cook
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we cook
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Spit-roast lamb
- Potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Hog roast rolls
Who books event catering in Portsmouth?
A carved hog roast or a full barbecue
Here’s what people in Portsmouth most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Garden parties
- Crew lunches
- Wakes
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For anyone arriving by rail, Fratton station is about 0.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for every dish
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
Is our catering right for your event?
Next to catering it yourself, nobody you know spends the event cooking. 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. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Two menus to choose from
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing and hog roast or BBQ?.
More for events in Portsmouth
Questions from Portsmouth
Is Portsmouth close to London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Hog roast or BBQ: which is better?
A hog roast is the showpiece; a barbecue offers more choice. For big events, both works well.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are standard. Ask about china for a sit-down meal.
Can we have something other than a hog roast?
No. We also do BBQ catering, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and many events have both.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Can you serve inside?
The cooking happens outside; serving can generally be inside a hall, barn or marquee. Check with your venue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
After service, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
For a big event, have both menus.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Choosing caterers near Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. We cover events in Portsmouth. We cater 19 places across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Wilfrid, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by. PTAs at schools like Manor Infant School often look for hot food for fundraisers. The sea is within about 3 miles of Portsmouth, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered cooking spot and secure our cover.
Events anywhere in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A3 and A27, Portsmouth is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Portsmouth, we also cover Southsea (2 miles south), Gosport (3 miles west), Havant (5 miles north-east), Purbrook (5 miles north-east) and Fareham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
The process
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we tidy up and pack away. Winter events in Portsmouth are dark by about 4:00pm, so think about lights and shelter for guests.
- Tell us about the event: what it is, when and where.
- You get a menu suggestion and a price.
- We confirm the cooking spot with you or the venue.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards