Portsmouth · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Paulsgrove
We bring a hog roast for your Christmas party across Paulsgrove and Portsmouth, roasting on site and carving to order.
- Society Christmas socials
- Family Christmas gatherings
- Late-night shopping events
Christmas hog roast in Paulsgrove
How our Christmas hog roast works in Paulsgrove
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. Indoors or a heated marquee is ideal. We’re frequently asked to cater christmas fairs and staff Christmas do’s, with roast turkey, rotisserie chicken and hog roast rolls.
For a Christmas get-together near Paulsgrove, hot rolls from the roaster go down well on a dark December evening. Timings are planned around your Christmas party, working back from when you want to eat.
- Location
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking area
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or PO6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Catered or do it yourself?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If that sounds stressful, choose the catered option.
A hog roast or other catering?
Next to a plated turkey lunch, a hog roast with turkey is relaxed and easier to serve. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What you get with us
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
The process
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, it is dark in Paulsgrove by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting for any party after mid-afternoon. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Tell us when and where the party is.
- We check the outdoor cooking spot and quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Our chef carves and staff serve.
- We pack up, even in the rain.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Label alternatives clearly
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Give us vegetarian and vegan numbers
We set up while it’s still light, and cook into the evening.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Paulsgrove: your questions answered
Is Paulsgrove close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Paulsgrove?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will adjust.
Where does the hog roast go?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
How early should we book for Christmas?
December weekends go first. Ask as soon as you know your date.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is usually fine with the venue’s agreement.
Can you cater in Paulsgrove?
Yes, Paulsgrove is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t provide halal meat.
The menu, dish by dish
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sharp, sweet apple sauce and savoury sage and onion stuffing are the traditional pairing. Note that stuffing typically contains gluten.
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved in front of you, a mix of shoulder and leg, straight from the roaster.
Festive bookings around Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Paulsgrove is well within our area for Christmas parties and the places nearby. Paulsgrove is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Paulsgrove to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
With the M27 and A27 nearby, December journeys to Paulsgrove are straightforward. Christmas fairs at a church such as St Michael and All Angels can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Paulsgrove, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Here we cover the PO6 postcode area, and we can cater your Christmas party anywhere in it. Local streets include Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the M27 and A27, Paulsgrove is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Paulsgrove we cover include Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Castle View Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sir Alec Rose pub (0.6 miles south)
Towns and villages near Paulsgrove
Also in Paulsgrove
Space, access and the venue
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Hardstanding if possible in winter
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
- Lighting on the path from the party to the serving area
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll tell you what we can send.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away