Portsmouth · England
Hog Roast Catering in Southsea, Portsmouth
Something for nearly everyone: roast pork in rolls with stuffing and apple sauce, lamb or chicken, and halloumi and vegetable skewers, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Hog roast hire in Southsea.
- Weddings, day or evening
- Work summer parties
- Wakes
Hog roast hire in Southsea
Hog roast hire for your event in Southsea
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. Typical bookings include corporate events and weddings and receptions, with salads, halloumi skewers and new potatoes.
Most bookings in a town like Southsea are at homes, halls, clubs and workplaces. Each works well, given level ground with clearance overhead. Timings are planned around your event, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Area
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Southsea
Most people love roast pork and crackling, and lamb, chicken and vegetarian options look after the rest.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Southsea:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Christmas fairs
- Fêtes, fairs and shows
For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Margaret of Scotland, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby.
What your quote should include
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- Allergen information for every dish
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Southsea: venues, access and local tips
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Planning a hog roast in Southsea? We can help. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Southsea to Southampton (17 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Craneswater Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. If guests are travelling by rail, Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station. Southsea is within about a mile of the sea, and sea breezes can be strong. We think about wind when choosing the cooking spot and putting up the cover.
We cover events in every part of PO5, PO4 and PO1 and the streets around it. From Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Other places close to Southsea we cover include Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Festing pub (less than half a mile north)
Step by step
People love watching the carving: our chef carves the pork in front of the queue, and the crackling is shared out so everyone gets some. Late September evenings in Southsea 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast or other catering?
Compared with a plated meal, a hog roast doesn’t need a kitchen, which often makes it better value. 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 us?
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
Take a look at our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How long the roast and service take
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups usually cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Spit-roast lamb
Adding lamb gives people a choice of two roasts, which works well for larger groups.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and there is a piece for everyone who wants it.
Common questions in Southsea
What’s the nearest station to Southsea?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Southsea?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do we need to provide electricity?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.
Is our garden big enough?
Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A picture helps us check.
Do you serve the crackling?
Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Can you work around our timings?
Within reason, we can. Give us a contact on the day and we will fit around changes.
Do you serve the food?
We carve and serve for you, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Nearby places to Southsea
Other occasions in Southsea
For event organisers in Southsea
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. A few more tips:
- Tell guests what’s on the menu in advance
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
- Ask about allergies when you send invitations
The roaster needs looking after for hours, and that’s what we’re there for. You can get on with your event.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
Full catering or machine hire?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards