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Christmas Hog Roast in Hilsea
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your Christmas party in Hilsea and across Portsmouth.
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Lights switch-on evenings
- Work Christmas parties
Christmas hog roast in Hilsea
Christmas hog roast for your Christmas party in Hilsea
Festive events of all kinds around Hilsea suit a hog roast. Typical bookings include end-of-year team celebrations and christmas family parties, serving crackling, roast turkey and roast potatoes.
For a Christmas get-together near Hilsea, a hog roast in the garden goes down well on a dark December evening. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
- Where
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Hilsea
Each price is built from:
- Time on site
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Hilsea
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- What the outdoor space is like
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
How the day works
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your guests, with crackling for everyone who wants it. In December, it is dark in Hilsea by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve hot food at the agreed time.
- We tidy up and go, whatever the weather.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Rolls and stuffing usually contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so keep us posted.
Ask for china for a sit-down Christmas meal.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, balancing the rich, salty pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Occasions we serve in Hilsea
It makes a work party feel generous.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Hilsea. Typical bookings include:
- Between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers
- Christmas fairs
- Year-end thank-yous
- Festive open evenings
If a church like St Francis' Church is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a winter barbecue, slow roasting suits winter far better. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Choices for people who do not eat pork
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
Read our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Other occasions in Hilsea
Hilsea in December: what to know
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cater Christmas parties of every size in Hilsea. We cater 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hilsea to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For colleagues travelling by train, Hilsea station is about 0.5 miles away. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Gatcombe Park Primary School, suit a hog roast. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hilsea, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Anywhere in PO2, PO3 and PO6, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your Christmas party is on Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Close by, we cover Christmas parties in Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Coach and Horses pub (less than half a mile north)
Working with your venue
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Hilsea questions
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Hilsea from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
What’s included?
Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Can the food be served indoors?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Do December dates go quickly?
Very quickly, so ask early. Weekdays often have more availability.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What happens if it’s dark?
Yes: the cooking area, serving table and path need lighting after dark. Let us know what lighting the venue has.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards