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Birthday Hog Roast Hire in Rudmore, Portsmouth
Planning a hog roast for your party in Rudmore? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
- Reunions
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Party hog roast in Rudmore
Party hog roast in Rudmore, slow-roasted on site
Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers suit a hog roast too, once the road closure or permission is in place. Whether it is anniversary parties and engagement parties, we will put together a menu of hog roast rolls, apple sauce and jacket potatoes.
Parties around Rudmore are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of party. Timings are planned around your party, working back from when you want to eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Also available
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. Helpful tips:
- Find out who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Bunting or festoon lights near the serving table make a lovely party setting.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free way into the garden
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A heads-up for next door
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
Events we cater in Rudmore
It suits all ages, from grandparents to toddlers.
People around Rudmore book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family reunions
- Getting-engaged parties
- Retirement parties
- Anniversary parties
Thinking of a hog roast in Alexandra Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, typically the council’s, and many parks do not allow it.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Rudmore questions
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
How far is Rudmore from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need power or water?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Tell us what’s available and we will plan around it.
Can you do a hog roast in our back garden?
Tell us about the garden and the access, and we will give you an honest answer.
Can you do gluten-free?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Stuffing normally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What about kids?
Yes, and tell us how many children are coming, so we get the amounts right.
How it works
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and get on with roasting and serving. Sunset in Rudmore is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening carve is typically in daylight. After about 4:00pm in December, we need light to carve.
- Send us your party date, address, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the garden or drive, then send 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.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll tell you what we can send.
Parties in Rudmore: homes, halls and local tips
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever your party is in Rudmore, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. We cover all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A christening at The Grapes followed by a hog roast at home is a simple, popular plan. Guests arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south. The coast is within about 3 miles, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
Wherever your party is in PO2 and PO1, we can roast on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. With the M275 and A2047 close by, Rudmore is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Rudmore we cover include North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Rudmore include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rudmore include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Admiral Drake pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Compared with cooking for everyone yourself, you get to enjoy the party. 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, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Carved by our chef in front of your guests
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
Read our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
A barbecue is the other obvious choice, but someone has to stand at the grill all day. With a hog roast, one roast feeds everyone at once.
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
What affects the price in Rudmore
The biggest factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Time on site
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your menu choices
- The venue or postcode
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away