Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast Catering in Hilsea, Portsmouth
We bring a hog roast across Hilsea and Portsmouth, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Staff days and open days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book a hog roast in Hilsea
About the food
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Hog roast hire in Hilsea, carved to order
With hog roast hire, the cooking happens at your event, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp when it is served. Add lamb, chicken or vegetarian options if you like. Typical bookings include birthdays and anniversaries and sports clubs and societies, serving spit-roast lamb, new potatoes and coleslaw.
Around Hilsea, bookings are often at homes, village halls and playing fields. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Area
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Planning a hog roast in Hilsea
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Hilsea. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Hilsea to Southampton (15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hilsea are Warblington Castle (4.7 miles east). Estates like these tend to have strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 0.5 miles east. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hilsea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
For events in PO2, PO3 and PO6, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Streets in the area include Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Nearby, we also cater events in Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach and Horses pub (under half a mile north)
A hog roast compared with other options
A hog roast has one downside: it’s pork. That is why we offer lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option. What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. Slow roasting means we are on site for much of the day, which is built into the price.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at how we price and what a hog roast costs.
Catered or do it yourself?
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Occasions we serve in Hilsea
Slow roasting cannot be faked: the meat is tender and the crackling crisp, carved fresh for every roll.
However big or small the event in Hilsea, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Community events
- Summer garden parties
- Club events and presentations
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like St Francis' Church, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Where the roaster goes and what it needs
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
More for events in Hilsea
The process
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, with crackling for everyone who wants it. By late September, sunset in Hilsea is around 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and start roasting.
- We carve and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
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.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
- A way to wheel the roaster to the spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Stuffing
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Spit-roast lamb
What affects the price in Hilsea
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
- How long the roast and service take
- Plates or china
For larger numbers, a hog roast is generally good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Hilsea
How far is Hilsea from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What meats can we have?
Pork is the classic, and you can add spit-roast lamb or rotisserie chicken. Vegetarian and vegan options are available too.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, for confident cooks. Ask and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What is hog roast hire?
We roast on site, carve to order and serve, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Is there a non-pork option?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards