Hampshire · England
Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Gosport, Hampshire
Party hog roast in Gosport: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Big family get-togethers
- Street parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Gosport?
How the day works
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we don’t need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. At midsummer, it is light in Gosport until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Show us the garden or drive.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook for hours on site.
- Our staff serve rolls and sides.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Party hog roast in Gosport, carved to order
Throwing a party is hard work. With a hog roast, the food is sorted: we roast, carve, serve and clear. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and big family get-togethers, serving jacket potatoes, crackling and hog roast rolls.
In Gosport, home and the local hall are popular party venues. Either works, given an outdoor spot to cook. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp, and nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
Party venues around Gosport
Gosport is in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Gosport. Gosport is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
No room at home? A club or hall near Gosport with outdoor space frequently works. Guests arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, gardens can catch the wind, and we always plan for it.
For parties in PO12 and PO13, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the A32 and B3333, Gosport is easy for us to reach with the roaster. If your venue is just outside Gosport, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for parties.
Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Brune Park Community School (within half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
What comes off the roaster
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Rotisserie chicken
Chicken from the rotisserie gives people a non-pork choice, roasted until golden.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it is worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
We set up where we agreed and stay out of the way, so the party carries on around us.
Add chicken for younger or fussier guests.
Full catering or machine hire?
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but nothing beats hot pork and crackling carved in front of you.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Where the roaster can go in Gosport
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking close to the house
- A wet-weather plan for guests
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Stuffing and apple sauce
What a hog roast costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
If you’re comparing hog roast caterers for Gosport, check what each quote actually includes. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Gosport
Which station is closest to Gosport?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles away.
Can you cater after a service at St Faith's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby with an outdoor spot for the roaster. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we will quote.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Generally, yes, so we can plan quantities.
Is mains power needed?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
What about guests who do not eat pork?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. Halal meat isn’t something we offer.
A hog roast compared with other options
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the party at home, with room for everyone. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards