Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast for Events for Southsea
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your event in Southsea.
- Country shows
- School events
- Vintage rallies
Slow-roasted pork in Southsea
Hog roast for events near Southsea
Country shows near Southsea suit a hog roast, with fields, crowds and long days. We’re frequently asked to cater PTA summer fairs and club events, with halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and hog roast rolls.
In Southsea, a good food stall can make an event. A hog roast is one visitors will queue for. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
- Area
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Area hub
- 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
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in Southsea
It suits all ages.
Whatever the occasion in Southsea, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. We are often asked to cater:
- Club events
- Country shows
- Car and steam shows
- Fundraising events
Running a fête for a church like St Margaret of Scotland? A hog roast draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
The menu, dish by dish
Crackling
The skin crisps up over the hours of roasting, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How we price a hog roast for your event
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Southsea
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Menu choices and extras
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
To get a quote, just send us your date, venue and numbers. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Fill in our quote form.
Southsea events: pitches and permissions
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Southsea is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Southsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Craneswater Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Fratton station is about 0.8 miles away. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Portsmouth takes in PO5, PO4 and PO1, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in 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).
A little further out are St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Festing pub (less than half a mile north)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
A hog roast alongside cakes and teas gives visitors a good choice. 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.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- An itemised quote
Read our prices page or our hog roast cost guide.
Southsea: your questions answered
Is Southsea close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you roast near the sea around Southsea?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do we need to provide electricity?
The roaster runs on gas, so we do not need mains power to cook. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do you serve the food?
You don’t need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you do charity events?
Get in touch and we’ll see what’s possible.
What will our event need from you?
Organisers frequently ask for a risk assessment or gas safety details. Let us know what you need.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.
The process
People love watching the carving: the hog is carved in front of your visitors, with crackling for everyone who wants it. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in Southsea are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early so the roast is ready when visitors arrive.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack up and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Catered or do it yourself?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Planning the cooking spot
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Permission for cooking on the site
- Space for people to queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Make the stall easy to find
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Halal is not offered
Name an organiser to meet us, especially for big events.
The vegan option is popular at festivals.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards