Portsmouth · England
Christmas Party Catering in Fratton, Portsmouth
Treat your guests to a proper hog roast at your Christmas party in Fratton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Festive open evenings
- Christmas family parties
Christmas hog roast in Fratton
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Fratton
Fridays in December go first, so contact us as soon as you know your date. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, roast potatoes and apple sauce, and typical bookings are for sports club Christmas do’s and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
Around Fratton, Christmas parties are frequently at home, the village hall or a club. We need firm ground and some light. The hog is roasted on site at your Christmas party, low and slow, for hours.
- Where
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Count who does not eat pork
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
Lighting at the serving table matters after dark, so tell us what’s already there.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
What happens on the day
The secret is time: the meat cooks gently until it is tender while the skin turns into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. In Fratton, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We confirm the space and send a price.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We clear away whatever the weather.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Golden rotisserie chicken can be served in a roll or on a plate.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Other occasions in Fratton
Where the roaster can go in Fratton
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level outdoor area that can be lit
- Light by the serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Fratton
- Crackling
- Salads
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Full catering or machine hire?
Some hosts try a barbecue instead, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Fratton in December: what to know
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. A hog roast suits Christmas parties around Fratton, whatever the venue. We bring hog roasts to 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Fratton to Southampton (16 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Penhale Infant School & Nursery gets dark early, so hot food is popular. A Christmas fair at St Mary's Church is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. With the sea within about 2 miles, December breezes can be cold.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over PO1, PO4 and PO3. From Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Fratton is on the A288, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Fratton we cover include Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Bridge Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Fratton include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Fratton include The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile north-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Electric Arms (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
Questions from Fratton
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Fratton from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What about guests who don’t eat pork?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
Do you cover Fratton?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you do DIY hog roast hire?
We do, if you are happy to roast and carve yourself. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Fratton
- Crockery choices
- How long the roast and service take
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- What the outdoor space is like
- The address or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your Christmas party in Fratton
Guests can eat standing up and keep chatting.
Here’s what people in Fratton most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Winter open days
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas family parties
- Lights switch-on evenings
For anyone getting the train home after the party, Fratton station serves Fratton directly.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards