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Hog Roast Hire in Portchester
Hog roast hire in Portchester: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Corporate events
- Parties at home
- Community events
Hog roast hire for Portchester
Occasions we serve in Portchester
A hog roast suits big outdoor gatherings in Portchester: one roast feeds a crowd, and the carving is part of the event.
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Here are some of the most popular:
- Weddings, day or evening
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Christmas parties
- Work summer parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Castle Primary School, can book a hog roast stall.
Comparing caterers
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How our hog roast hire works in Portchester
Hog roast hire takes the cooking off your hands. We arrive hours before you eat, set up under cover and roast slowly, ready to carve when you are. Typical bookings include clubhouse events and birthdays and anniversaries, serving rotisserie chicken, salads and coleslaw.
In a smaller place like Portchester, a hog roast in the garden is often the simplest option: plenty of room, no hire fees and nobody stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the drive or side of the house. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
A hog roast in Portchester: local details
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We bring a hog roast to events anywhere in Portchester, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We bring hog roasts to 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Portchester to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
If you’re gathering after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, a nearby hall or garden suits a hog roast. For anyone arriving by rail, Portchester station is about 0.5 miles away. Portchester is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal sites can be windy. We plan a sheltered cooking spot on windy days.
Here we cover the PO16, PO6 and PO17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Southwick (2 miles north), Elson (2 miles south-west), Wallington (2 miles west) and Priddy's Hard (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Gosport (3 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Portchester include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Portchester Community School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cormorant pub (within half a mile south-east)
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Portchester: your questions answered
Is Portchester close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What comes with the hog roast?
The classic: pork in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.
Is there a non-pork option?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we do not offer halal meat.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
No, the roast is always cooked outdoors under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
What if it rains?
Rain does not stop the cooking. Somewhere covered for people to eat helps.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We will give you full allergen information for every dish.
How does hog roast hire work?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
Why choose a hog roast in Portchester?
Catered or DIY? With catering we roast, carve and serve; with hire you do the cooking. For bigger events, catering is usually the easier choice. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Carved to order by a chef
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Step by step
Slow roasting is the whole point: the meat cooks gently until it’s tender while the skin crisps into crackling. Then it rests briefly before our chef carves. Late September evenings in Portchester lose the light at about 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Name a contact for the day
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Portchester
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
What comes off the roaster
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it’s needed, so it stays hot and juicy.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Looking after everyone
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who does not eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Label the vegetarian and vegan food clearly
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Stuffing normally contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that is what we are there for. You can get on with your event.
Add lamb or chicken for a second roast, priced in the quote.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Things to check:
- Somewhere nearby to park our vehicle
- A level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the roaster
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Crackling
- Apple sauce
- New potatoes
- Roast or jacket potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards