Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast in Portchester
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 Portchester.
- Family reunions
- Wedding anniversaries
- Summer parties in the garden
Party hog roast for Portchester
Who books party hog roast in Portchester?
Hardly any clearing up, since we provide plates and tidy up.
People around Portchester book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Street parties
If guests are coming by rail, Portchester station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
Party hog roast near Portchester
A hog roast works for street parties as well, once the road closure or permission is in place. For big birthday parties and garden parties, we can cook crackling, jacket potatoes and coleslaw for your guests.
Parties around Portchester are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A hog roast fits right in. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, low and slow, for hours, then carved fresh for your guests.
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Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to doing it all yourself, a catered hog roast gives you the day back. The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, because the roaster, staff and travel cost much the same either way.
Why book with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing and our hog roast cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- A level patio, lawn or driveway
- Neighbours warned about the smell
- A spot well away from the house
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we can hold the cooked roast for a while before carving, so tell us as soon as plans change. At midsummer, it’s light in Portchester 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.
- Send a picture of where the roaster could go.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, we roast slowly under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We leave the garden tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Portchester
Can you roast near the sea around Portchester?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Portchester from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: our chef carves and our team serves and clears.
How much room do you need?
Roughly the footprint of a gazebo or two, on level ground, away from buildings, marquee walls and overhanging trees. We will check it with you before booking.
Can we just hire the roaster?
Yes, we hire out the hog roast machine. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Can you cater for vegetarians?
The menu has lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options. We do not provide halal meat.
What do people get?
Rolls with roast pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your party for a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about children’s portions
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
We set up in the agreed spot, so the party carries on around us.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Parties in Portchester: homes, halls and local tips
Portchester is about 3 miles north-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in Portchester, we can bring the roaster, as long as there’s an outdoor spot to cook. Portchester is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Portchester to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Anywhere in PO16, PO6 and PO17, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Cow Lane, Hill Road and Ralph Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Nearby you’ll also find Portchester Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Portchester Community School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Cormorant pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone ends up cooking in batches all afternoon. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
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.
What a hog roast costs
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- How long the roast and service take
- Whether you want china
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- What the outdoor space is like
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and pass on anything they need from us.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards