Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast in Portchester
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your Christmas party turns the food into a centrepiece of your Christmas party in Portchester.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- End-of-year team celebrations
- Christmas fairs
Christmas hog roast for Portchester
How our Christmas hog roast works in Portchester
December is dark early, so we start in daylight and roast into the evening. We will need light around the serving area. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, roast turkey and rotisserie chicken, and typical bookings are for boxing Day and New Year gatherings and festive open evenings.
For a Christmas get-together near Portchester, hot rolls from the roaster go down well. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How it works
From setting up to the last roll, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your Christmas party in Portchester. In Portchester, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so for anything later, plan lights and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the outdoor cooking spot, then send a quote.
- We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- The team serves hot rolls at the agreed time.
- We clear away, even on a dark, wet evening.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
When you’re weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. To get yours, fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- Vehicle access close by
- Flat ground outside, with lights for after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Roast potatoes
- Roast turkey
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Crackling
A hog roast compared with other options
At a winter fair, hot pork rolls are always popular. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- All the equipment comes with us
- Timed around your day
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Portchester questions
Can you roast near the sea around Portchester?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Portchester from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What happens in bad weather?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
What space does the roaster need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We will check it with you before booking.
What’s the price?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we will quote.
Do hog roasts work in winter?
Hot food suits winter perfectly, as long as guests have shelter.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Occasions we serve in Portchester
We serve and tidy, whatever the weather.
In Portchester and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Office Christmas parties
- Winter fairs and markets
- Year-end thank-yous
- Club and society Christmas parties
A winter fair at a school like Castle Primary School gets dark early, so hot food is popular.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Find out who’d prefer turkey or chicken
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Add roast turkey for a traditional Christmas touch.
Portchester in December: what to know
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Portchester is well within our area for Christmas parties. We cater all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Portchester to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Train travellers will want to know that Portchester station is about 0.5 miles away. A Christmas fair at Church of St Mary is just the kind of event a hog roast suits. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Here we cover the PO16, PO6 and PO17 postcode area. Local streets include Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road; a Christmas party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For Christmas parties just outside Portchester, we cover Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Portchester includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Portchester Community School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cormorant pub (under half a mile south-east)
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What affects the price in Portchester
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- Time on site
Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away