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Christmas Hog Roast in Portsmouth
We cater 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth for Christmas hog roast, with the hog slow-roasted on site.
Planning an event in Portsmouth?
Christmas hog roast across Portsmouth
A hog roast for Christmas parties and winter fairs, with roast turkey as an option, carved hot on a cold evening. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or tell us about your event for a quote.
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More occasions in Portsmouth
- Funerals and wakes
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Corporate and staff days
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Film and TV sets
- Care homes
Postcodes in Portsmouth
Christmas hog roast in Portsmouth: what to expect
Roast turkey can join the pork for a traditional touch, with roast potatoes and salads. Chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option cover everyone else. Typical bookings include new Year parties and festive family get-togethers, serving roast potatoes, roast turkey and hog roast rolls.
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin turns into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
What you will pay
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why hosts in Portsmouth choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved to order by a chef
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Around Portsmouth
Bookings here are often close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). Portsmouth’s nearest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are 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.
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
December events across Portsmouth
Across Portsmouth, festive bookings range from works car parks to village halls. Tell us about lighting and access. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.
Portsmouth: For anyone getting the train home after the party, Fratton station is about 0.9 miles away. The A3 and A27 make Portsmouth easy to reach on a dark winter evening. In Portsmouth, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
We set up while it is still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books Christmas hog roast?
Offer roast turkey as well as the hog.
Hosts in Portsmouth book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Christmas fairs
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas family parties
About the food
Crackling
For many people, the crackling is the best bit: golden, crunchy and salty.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Full catering or machine hire?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Check early, and tell us what they ask for.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Questions from Portsmouth
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the food be served indoors?
The roaster stays outside under cover; guests can eat inside.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Winter is a great time for a hog roast.
Can you cater in Portsmouth?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Portsmouth and Portsmouth. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Who serves?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- 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