Portsmouth · England
Christmas Party Catering in Copnor, Portsmouth
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party makes the food part of your Christmas party in Copnor.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast in Copnor
How our Christmas hog roast works in Copnor
Fridays in December go first, so ask early. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, roast turkey and crackling, and we’re often booked for staff Christmas do’s and christmas markets.
In Copnor, festive gatherings tend to be at home or the hall. The roaster needs a lit spot and firm ground. We plan the timings around your day, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Location
- Copnor (PO3, PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Count who doesn’t eat pork
The cooking area and the path to it need lighting after dark, and we’ll plan it with you.
Roast turkey can be added.
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Step by step
We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Copnor. A lunchtime Christmas party in Copnor is the only one in good daylight, as it is dark by about 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your date, venue and numbers.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- The roast starts in the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot on cue.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Copnor
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Copnor?
Fratton station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Send your date early.
How long does the roast need?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
Can you roast in the rain?
The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Why choose a hog roast in Copnor?
Compared with a restaurant Christmas party, a hog roast at your venue keeps everyone together and is often better value. Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
Why Copnor hosts choose us
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Our staff serve and clear
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Copnor in December: what to know
Copnor is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Christmas parties in Copnor are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Copnor is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A winter fair at a school like Westover Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. The A288 make Copnor easy to reach on a dark winter evening. The coast is within about 3 miles of Copnor, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in PO3, PO2 and PO1, we can roast on site for your guests. Your Christmas party could be at a house on New Road, Lynn Road and Byron Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Being close to the A288, Copnor is simple for us to get to with the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Baffins (1 mile south-east), Kingston (1 mile south), Portsmouth (1 mile west), Fratton (1 mile south-west) and North End (1 mile north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (2.3 miles south-west) and Southsea Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Copnor include Admiral Lord Nelson School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Taxpayer pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Where the roaster can go in Copnor
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Parking near the cooking area
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Copnor
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast potatoes
Events we cater in Copnor
It’s a generous way to say thank you.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Copnor, such as:
- Festive family get-togethers
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Work Christmas parties
- December open days
Train travellers will want to know that Fratton station is about 1.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away