Hampshire · England
Party Hog Roast for Portmore
Something for nearly everyone: hog roast rolls, lamb, rotisserie chicken, halloumi skewers and a vegan option, plus salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Book a hog roast for your party in Portmore.
- Getting-engaged parties
- Big birthday parties
- Big family get-togethers
Book a hog roast in Portmore
Catered or do it yourself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience, especially outdoors.
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we’ll explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Party hog roast in Portmore, carved to order
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Portmore suit a hog roast: hearty food that feeds everyone at once. We serve and tidy up. On the menu are rotisserie chicken, crackling and apple sauce, and we are frequently booked for retirement celebrations and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Portmore, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so the pork is hot and the crackling is crisp.
What a hog roast costs
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a picture
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick once we start carving: our chef carves and our staff fill the rolls or plates, with the sides served alongside. Afterwards we clear the serving area and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Portmore until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- You get a check on the date and the cooking spot, and a quote.
- We arrive in good time and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve when you are ready.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a level outdoor spot ready
Get a quote
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.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Somewhere for us to park nearby
- A step-free way into the garden
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Portmore
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
Why choose a hog roast in Portmore?
Next to a barbecue, no one gets stuck at the grill, and everyone eats together. Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Why book our hog roast in Portmore
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- A clear quote with everything listed
- We bring everything to cook and serve
Take a look at our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Portmore parties: what to know
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. A hog roast suits parties around Portmore, whatever the venue. Portmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Portmore to Southampton (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Portmore, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 2 miles, so breezy days are common, so we plan a sheltered spot.
We bring hog roasts to parties all over SO41. That could mean a party in a garden on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring hog roasts to parties in Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Portmore
You get to enjoy your own party, because we do the cooking and serving.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Portmore and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Getting-engaged parties
- Christenings
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Among the historic houses close to Portmore are Beaulieu Palace House (4.5 miles north-east). For most parties, a garden or hall is easier than a historic venue with strict catering rules.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Who carves and who serves
- VAT, if it applies
What comes off the roaster
Stuffing and apple sauce
Sage and onion stuffing and apple sauce are the classic partners, cutting through the richness of the pork.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Towns and villages near Portmore
Other occasions in Portmore
FAQs for Portmore
Is Portmore too small for a hog roast?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What about the neighbours?
Let them know in advance, especially if the roaster is near a fence.
When do you start roasting?
A whole hog roasts for several hours, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We work back from your serving time.
Is mains power needed?
Cooking is gas-fired, so no mains power is needed for the roast. Power can help with lighting after dark.
Do children like hog roasts?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
Will a hog roast fit in our garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we’ll tell you if it works.
Is there a non-pork option?
We can add lamb or chicken, plus halloumi skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage. Halal meat is not something we offer.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Count non-pork eaters for the alternatives
- Collect dietary needs when guests reply
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the vegetarian option labelled
We set up in the agreed spot, so the party carries on around us.
Sides turn rolls into a proper party meal.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards