Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast Hire in Cosham
Give your guests slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Cosham. We roast on site, carve to order and serve it hot.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes
Hog roast hire in Cosham
Hog roast hire in Cosham, carved to order
Our hog roast hire is fully catered: roasting, carving and serving are all done for you. If you’d rather do it yourself, we also hire out the machine. Whether it is christmas parties and staff days and open days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, crackling and hog roast rolls.
There may be a hall or playing field near Cosham if the garden is small; any can work, with the owner’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
- Location
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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 tell you what we can send.
For workplace bookings, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Nearby places to Cosham
Other occasions in Cosham
Bringing a hog roast to Cosham
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Wherever your event is in Cosham, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. Cosham is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Cosham to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Court Lane Junior Academy often look for a hot-food stall for fairs and sports days. Within reach of Cosham are historic houses such as Warblington Castle (4.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and gas cooking early. The coast is within about 5 miles of Cosham, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across the PO6, PO3 and PO2 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the roaster. Cosham is on the A397, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Cosham includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include UTC Portsmouth (0.8 miles south) and Springfield School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The First Post pub (under half a mile north)
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Planning an evening hog roast in Cosham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the serving area and the path to it need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive well ahead, put the cover up and get the hog roasting.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
Getting a price
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Parking near the spot
- Access for our equipment, without steps
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Rotisserie chicken
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Put the menu on the invitation
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans for the halloumi skewers and vegan option
- Remember that stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we’re there for. You can relax and enjoy the day.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
How we price a hog roast
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Travel to Cosham
- Numbers
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.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
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. Fill in our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Spit-roast lamb
Spit-roast lamb cooks slowly like the hog, and it is carved the same way, frequently with mint sauce.
Stuffing and apple sauce
No hog roast roll is complete without sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Questions from Cosham
Which station is closest to Cosham?
Cosham station, in Cosham itself.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Where does the hog roast go?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We’ll check it with you before booking.
What should we sort out beforehand?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We bring everything else.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. Serving indoors is generally fine if the venue is happy.
Will there be enough to go round?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so a good estimate matters. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
Do you cover Cosham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Cosham and Portsmouth. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it.
Events we cater in Cosham
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
Lots of different events suit a hog roast. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings and receptions
- Christmas parties
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
Thinking of a hog roast in Alexandra Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, normally the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it.
Comparing caterers
- The space, cover and access they need
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Staffing on the day
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is usually easier.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards