Portsmouth · England
Christmas Party Catering in Southsea, Portsmouth
Christmas hog roast in Southsea: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Christmas lights switch-ons
- Sports club Christmas do’s
- Christmas markets
Christmas hog roast in Southsea
Christmas hog roast in Southsea, slow-roasted on site
From office parties to village Christmas fairs, we cater festive events around Southsea, from small teams to big crowds. Popular choices include hog roast rolls, crackling and apple sauce, and we are often booked for winter open days and lights switch-on evenings.
For a festive get-together in Southsea, hot pork and turkey make a change from the usual. Plan lighting and a short route from the roaster to the party. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Where
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Christmas parties in Southsea: local tips
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Southsea and the surrounding area are covered for Christmas parties. We bring hog roasts to all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Southsea to Southampton (17 miles away).
Carol services and Christmas fairs at churches such as St Margaret of Scotland draw people who are glad of hot food afterwards. PTA Christmas fairs, for a school such as Craneswater Junior School, suit a hog roast. The coast is within about a mile of Southsea, and winter sea winds can be bitter.
Wherever your Christmas party is in PO5, PO4 and PO1, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road, and a Christmas party on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater Christmas parties in Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Southsea include Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Festing pub (less than half a mile north)
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to a restaurant booking, you avoid set-menu prices and keep everyone in one place. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book our hog roast in Southsea
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
How we price a hog roast for your Christmas party
There is no fixed price list, because every Christmas party is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The serving time and how long we are on site
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- An estimate of numbers
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your Christmas party in Southsea
How far is Southsea from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Southsea?
Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
How much room do you need?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a picture if you are unsure.
What comes with the hog roast?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Serving inside is generally fine with the venue’s agreement.
How early should we book for Christmas?
Very quickly, so ask early. Midweek dates are easier.
How long does the roast need?
It depends on the size of the hog and the weather, but it is several hours. You will know our arrival time in advance.
Is it too cold for a hog roast?
Yes, the roast always cooks outdoors under cover. Guests will want somewhere warm and dry to eat.
Occasions we serve in Southsea
Hot food on a cold night is always welcome.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Winter fairs and markets
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- Staff Christmas do’s
- Club and society Christmas parties
If people are coming by rail, Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, and gluten-free rolls are available on request. A few more tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about dietary needs when people RSVP
- Stuffing typically contains gluten, so check the allergen list
- Count who does not eat pork
We set up while it’s still light, then roast through the afternoon.
Festive lights around the serving area look great.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, set up under cover and start roasting, the pork cooks slowly for hours, and we carve and serve at the agreed time. Sunset in Southsea in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Marquee suppliers typically set distances for cooking equipment, so tell them a hog roast is coming. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Nearby places to Southsea
What else we do in Southsea
Full catering or machine hire?
Full catering or machine hire? With catering, our chef roasts, carves and serves, and our staff clear up. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away