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Party Hog Roast in Southsea
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your party makes the food part of your party in Southsea.
- Retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries
Party hog roast for Southsea
Party hog roast in Southsea, slow-roasted on site
A party hog roast turns a garden party into an occasion. We roast on site in Southsea, then carve at the time you choose, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and jacket potatoes, and typical bookings are for ruby, golden and diamond anniversaries and close and cul-de-sac parties.
Garden parties are a favourite in Southsea, with a local hall or club as a good back-up. All we need is a level spot with clearance. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Extras
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
For guests who do not eat pork, rotisserie chicken is the easy answer, and it suits fussy eaters.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Think about children’s portions
- Check the allergen list, as stuffing usually contains gluten
- Ask about allergies on the invitation
- Give us numbers for vegetarians and vegans
On the day, we arrive hours before the party starts, so the smell is the first thing guests notice.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have rules for outside caterers, from approved lists to where a gas roaster can go. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we will confirm what we can provide.
How it works
The secret is time: hours of gentle heat make the pork soft and juicy while the skin crisps into crackling. It rests for a short while before carving. At midsummer, it is light in Southsea 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.
- It starts with the date, the address and a rough guest list.
- We check the space and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive hours ahead and start the roast under cover.
- When it is time to eat, the chef carves and we serve.
- Afterwards we tidy up the serving area.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat
- Access for the roaster through a gate or passage
- Neighbours warned about the smell
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Southsea
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Rotisserie chicken
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Your questions about a hog roast for your party in Southsea
Is Southsea close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater after a service at St Margaret of Scotland?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with room to cook outside. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
How do we prepare?
A clear, level cooking spot, a route to wheel the equipment in and a contact for the day. We will bring the rest.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can supply gluten-free rolls on request. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
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.
Is a hog roast good for a children’s party?
Plain pork rolls go down well with children, with chicken as an alternative.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
How we price a hog roast for your party
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Menu choices and extras
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The serving time and how long we are on site
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Why choose party hog roast in Southsea?
You get to enjoy your own party.
Here’s what people in Southsea most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Retirement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood parties
For party guests on the train, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
Party venues around Southsea
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Thinking about a hog roast for your party in Southsea? We can help. We cater 19 places in Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Margaret of Scotland, with a hog roast at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about a mile, so breezy days are common, and we always plan for it.
For parties in PO5, PO4 and PO1, we just need to know where the roaster can cook. Local streets include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road; a party on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Southsea we cover include Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Festing pub (under half a mile north)
Nearby places to Southsea
What else we do in Southsea
Catered or do it yourself?
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Catered or DIY? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards