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Hog Roast Catering in Kingston, Portsmouth
Roasted for hours, carved to order and served hot: a hog roast in Kingston and across Portsmouth.
- Sports clubs and societies
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
- Work summer parties
Hog roast hire in Kingston
How our hog roast hire works in Kingston
The format is simple and it works for almost any crowd: pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a roll, and alternatives for anyone who does not eat pork. Typical bookings include community events and clubhouse events, serving rotisserie chicken, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
In a smaller place like Kingston, a hog roast in the garden is frequently the simplest option: space to cook, no venue hire and no cooking for you. Let us know how we reach the garden. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
What else we do in Kingston
Who books hog roast hire in Kingston?
It’s generous, hearty food that most people love, and there are alternatives for everyone else.
However big or small the event in Kingston, a hog roast feeds a crowd well. Bookings frequently include:
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas fairs
- Weddings and receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
A green space like Alexandra Park is tempting, but a gas-fired roaster there needs the landowner’s say-so, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
- If the price includes VAT
What a hog roast costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
What you pay covers the meat, the chef and staff, and hours of roasting. A long, slow roast means an early start, and the quote reflects that.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Rules from the venue or landowner
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Kingston, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Remember that stuffing typically contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We bring the cover, the carving table and the serving kit, so all you need is the space.
We can supply china instead of standard plates, quoted separately.
Your questions about a hog roast in Kingston
What’s the nearest station to Kingston?
Fratton station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Can you do gluten-free?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing usually contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
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. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Not to cook, because the roaster is gas-fired. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can we choose catered or DIY?
You can have us cook, or hire the machine. We’ll explain what’s included in each when we quote.
Can you cook inside a hall or marquee?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
Do you cover the whole of Portsmouth?
We cater across Portsmouth, including Kingston. Contact us for a price.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast needs no kitchen and fewer staff, which frequently makes it better value. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- All the equipment comes with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
What happens on the day
Carving is part of the show: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Around midsummer it stays light in Kingston until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving area needs lighting.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We get the roaster going hours before you eat.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
Kingston: venues, access and local tips
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cater events of every size in Kingston. Kingston is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Kingston to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Cuthbert, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Miltoncross Academy, can book a hog roast stall. The coast is within about 2 miles of Kingston, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
We cater events across PO1, PO3 and PO4. Streets in the area include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. Main roads around Kingston include the A288, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Kingston, we also cover Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Kingston includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Langstone Infant School (within half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Graham Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will tell you what we can send.
Where the roaster can go in Kingston
The roaster needs the right spot, because it cooks outside for several hours, so a few things are worth checking:
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- The venue’s agreement to a gas-fired roaster
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Spit-roast lamb
- Stuffing
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards