Portsmouth · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth.
- Work Christmas parties
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
Slow-roasted pork in Portsmouth
Christmas hog roast in Portsmouth, carved to order
Winter weather is part of the plan: we cook under cover, and guests eat somewhere warm. A hall, office or marquee works well. On the menu are apple sauce, hog roast rolls and roast turkey, and typical bookings are for staff Christmas do’s and between-Christmas-and-New-Year get-togethers.
A cooking spot near the door works best in December. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most people love a hog roast, but it’s pork. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Remember stuffing normally contains gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Share the allergen information in advance
- Collect dietary needs with Christmas party sign-ups
If the party runs late, we can hold the roast a little, so tell us about delays.
Roast turkey can be added.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. A hog roast cooks in one go and is carved for everyone.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls and tents
- Light by the serving table
- Parking near the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Roast turkey
- Roast potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan option (Ve)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Portsmouth?
Compared with a cold buffet, hot food wins in winter. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. Every event gets its own quote, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Serving and clearing done for you
- All the equipment comes with us
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness go with the pork perfectly. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it is carved fresh as people come up.
What else we do in Portsmouth
FAQs for Portsmouth
Which station is closest to Portsmouth?
Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Portsmouth close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
What happens in bad weather?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is lighting needed?
It gets dark early, so we plan lighting with you.
Do you cover Portsmouth?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Time on site
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Portsmouth
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your menu choices
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
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.
Christmas parties in Portsmouth: local tips
Portsmouth is in England. Our roaster is a regular sight at Christmas parties around Portsmouth. We bring hog roasts to all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Portsmouth to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
A winter fair at a school like Manor Infant School gets dark early, so hot food is popular. Portsmouth is on or near the A3 and A27, so we can reach it easily in winter. The coast is within about 3 miles of Portsmouth, and winter sea winds can be bitter, so plan somewhere warm for guests to eat.
We bring hog roasts to Christmas parties all over PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 and the streets around it. From Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Portsmouth is on the A3 and A27, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater Christmas parties include Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsmouth include The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
How it works
Serving is straightforward: the chef carves and the team serves, and sides go out at the same time. When everyone has eaten, we clear up and leave the spot tidy. In Portsmouth, December daylight ends around 4:00pm, so evening parties need lights and shelter.
- Send us your Christmas party date, venue and numbers.
- We check the venue and send a price.
- We set up under cover in daylight and roast through the afternoon.
- We carve and serve hot when you are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every Christmas party is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your Christmas party: use our quote form.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards