Portsmouth · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Baffins, Portsmouth
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, with salads and potatoes on the side. Book a hog roast for your party in Baffins.
- Garden parties
- Engagement celebrations
- Christenings
Party hog roast for Baffins
Party hog roast near Baffins
A big birthday deserves a centrepiece, and a hog roast in the garden fits the bill. The smell sets the mood. Typical bookings include getting-engaged parties and retirement celebrations, serving a vegan burger or sausage, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In a place like Baffins, a party at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
- Area
- Baffins (PO3, PO4, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, with gluten-free rolls on request.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Choose from salads, new potatoes, coleslaw and roast or jacket potatoes, depending on the season and the occasion.
Baffins parties: what to know
Baffins is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Baffins and the surrounding area are covered for parties. We cater 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Baffins to Southampton (17 miles away).
No room at home? A club or hall near Baffins with outdoor space often works. Thinking of a hog roast in Alexandra Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, generally the council’s, and many parks do not allow it. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
Wherever your party is in PO3, PO4 and PO2, we can roast on site for your guests. Local streets include Byron Road, James Road and Dover Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A288, Baffins is simple for us to get to for your party. For parties just outside Baffins, we cover Copnor (1 mile north-west), Kingston (1 mile south-west), Fratton (1 mile south-west), Portsmouth (1 mile west) and North End (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north-west), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and Southsea (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Baffins includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near Baffins include Miltoncross Academy (0.5 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Baffins pub (within half a mile north)
Full catering or machine hire?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is typically easier.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A word with the neighbours
- A spot well away from the house
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Crackling
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Baffins
Can you roast near the sea around Baffins?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Baffins?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How do we prepare?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a photo if you are unsure.
Can we hire the hog roast machine for our party?
You can hire the machine. We will explain what’s supplied and how it works.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is often possible, with the venue’s agreement.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
If the party runs late, the roast can wait a little, so tell us if timings change.
A string of lights by the carving station looks great as it gets dark.
How the day works
The roaster is gas-fired, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. Sunset in Baffins is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. Winter parties, dark by about 4:00pm, need lights by the roaster.
- You tell us the date, your address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- We set up early and get the hog roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you’re ready.
- We pack away and leave the garden tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or PO3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Baffins
The roast becomes part of the entertainment.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Baffins, including:
- Anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Engagement parties
- Retirement parties
Historic houses near Baffins include Warblington Castle (4.8 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict rules on caterers, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- Staffing on the day
Also in Baffins
Prices and what affects them
There’s no fixed price list, because every party is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away