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Hog Roast Hire in Portsmouth

Covering 19 places across Portsmouth for hog roast hire, with the hog roasted on the day, served at the time you choose.

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Hog roast hire in every part of Portsmouth

A whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, or ask us for a quote.

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About hog roast hire in Portsmouth

Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, for hours, under a gazebo outside. Then our chef carves it and the team serves it in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and a piece of crackling. We’re often asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and summer garden parties, with crackling, spit-roast lamb and coleslaw.

We take care of everything from the first hour of roasting to clearing away, so you can enjoy your event.

  1. You share the when, where and how many.
  2. We check the space and quote.
  3. We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
  4. The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
  5. We pack away and leave you to it.

What it costs in Portsmouth

Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.

Why book with us

  • Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
  • Served at the time you choose
  • Our staff serve and clear
  • Fresh carving at the serving station

How to get a price

Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.

Near you in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth, that can mean an event near Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid and the streets around them. Also close by are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

  • Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)

Hog roast hire across Portsmouth

From Southsea, Milton and Landport to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across Portsmouth range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan access to the garden; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.

Portsmouth: If you had Alexandra Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: we cannot simply set up a roaster in a public park. For a fundraiser at a school like Manor Infant School, the roaster can cook on a pitch agreed with the school. Late September evenings in Portsmouth lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.

Occasions we serve in Portsmouth

A hog roast is memorable. The smell, the carving and the crackling make it more than just food.

Here’s what people in Portsmouth most often book a hog roast for:

  • Summer garden parties
  • Weddings and receptions
  • Work summer parties
  • Birthdays and anniversaries

For planners, venues and organisers

Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.

If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.

Planning the cooking spot

It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. The ideal spot has:

  • Permission from the venue or landowner
  • Cover for your guests in bad weather
  • Access for our equipment, without steps

Planning for dietary needs

Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:

  • Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
  • Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
  • Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
  • Add a dietary question to your invitations

Name someone to meet us, ideally not the host, so you can enjoy yourself.

A second roast, lamb or chicken, gives people a choice.

A hog roast or other catering?

The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. That’s why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option.

What your quote should include

  • Plates, china and cutlery
  • How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
  • VAT, if it applies
  • Payment terms and cancellation policy

Portsmouth: your questions answered

Will there be enough to go round?

Quantities are based on your numbers, and we will talk it through when we quote.

What about guests who don’t eat pork?

We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. We do not provide halal meat.

Can we choose catered or DIY?

You can have us cook, or hire the machine. Your quote will set out what’s included.

When do you start roasting?

A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.

How far ahead should we book?

The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.

Is all of Portsmouth covered?

All of Portsmouth is in our area. Send us the address and we will quote.

Do you serve the food?

We carve and serve for you, and we clear up when service is finished.

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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
  • Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
  • Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards

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