England
Corporate Hog Roast in Portsmouth
We cater 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth for corporate hog roast, with the hog slow-roasted on site.
Book a hog roast in Portsmouth
Corporate hog roast across Portsmouth
A hog roast for staff lunches, team days, open days and client events, carved on site and served to your timings. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or tell us about your event for a quote.
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What else we do in Portsmouth
- Christmas parties
- Care homes
- Wedding hog roast
- Film and TV sets
- Funerals and wakes
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Parties and birthdays
- Hog roast hire
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Our corporate hog roast in Portsmouth
Most teams have a set break, so we plan the roast to be ready on time and serve quickly. Rolls are the quickest way to serve. We are frequently asked to cater staff summer days and away days, serving hog roast rolls, spit-roast lamb and crackling.
We get there well ahead of service, since slow roasting cannot be rushed. Your staff will smell it long before they see it.
- Start with the date, site and numbers.
- We check with facilities and quote.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- We carve and serve quickly.
- We clear up afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups usually cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
What you get with us
- Carved by our chef in front of your staff
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Portsmouth
We set up the roaster for events around Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Also close by are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Staff days in Portsmouth: access and sites
Workplaces across Portsmouth are often in Southsea, Milton and Landport, at offices, business parks, depots and warehouses, with rural businesses further out. We plan access and timings with your site. Around 19 places in Portsmouth are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Portsmouth: Being near the A3 and A27 makes Portsmouth a simple run. Commuters will know that Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south, is the nearest station. If your staff event in Portsmouth runs into the evening, check the light: about 9:20pm in June, 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
Your quote depends on:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking area
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Your menu choices
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
About the food
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Who books corporate hog roast?
It feels like a treat without the cost of a restaurant.
Whatever the occasion in Portsmouth, a slow roast goes a long way. We’re often asked to cater:
- Milestone celebrations
- Staff summer days
- Site open days
- Retirements and long-service awards
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Check early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is generally easier.
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Portsmouth questions
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will confirm everything in writing.
Do we need our own staff?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you set up in our car park?
A car park, yard or grounds usually works, if there’s a level spot away from buildings and vehicles.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your staff will want somewhere dry to eat.
Can you cater in Portsmouth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Portsmouth and Portsmouth. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
There are lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options: spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan burger or sausage. We don’t offer halal meat.
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- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away