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Hog roast hire in PO12

We cater in every part of the PO12 postcode district, which takes in Gosport, Forton and Elson. The hog is slow-roasted on site.

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Our hog roast hire in PO12

Hiring a hog roast means a whole hog cooked slowly on site, over several hours, outdoors under cover. When it is ready, our chef carves it and our staff serve it in soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and sports clubs and societies, with halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.

The roaster cooks outdoors, on a level, open spot under cover, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We agree exactly where before the day.

  1. We start with a few details about your event.
  2. We check the date and the cooking spot, then send a quote.
  3. Timings and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
  4. On the day we roast for hours, then carve to order.
  5. Our staff serve and clear, then we pack away.

Pricing in PO12

Most of the cost is the meat, the staff and the time on site. A long, slow roast means an early start, which is built into the price.

Why book our hog roast

  • Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
  • Planned to your running order
  • Our staff serve and clear
  • Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it

How to get a price

Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Gosport

Around Gosport, we cater at homes and venues near Brune Park Community School, Brockhurst Primary School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. Also close by are St Faith's Church (0.5 miles south-east) and Queen's Head pub (within half a mile north-west). Gosport’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (3 miles south-east)

Hog roast catering in PO12: local guide

Across PO12, we cover 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Gosport, Forton and Portsea or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, access and agreed timings. 11 of the places we cover in PO12 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot.

Gosport: For a christening or gathering after a service at a church such as St Faith's Church, the roaster can be set up at a hall or home nearby. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Brockhurst Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Late September evenings in Gosport lose the light at about 7:10pm, and in December it’s nearer 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.

About the food

Crackling

Crackling takes hours to get right, and a whole hog roasted slowly gets it just right.

Spit-roast lamb

Lamb roasted on the spit is a lovely alternative to pork, and handy for anyone who does not eat pork.

Looking after everyone

With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:

  • Put the menu on the invitation
  • Find out who does not eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
  • Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
  • Remember that stuffing usually contains gluten, so ask for the allergen list

Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.

Gluten-free rolls are available on request.

What affects the price in PO12

A few things make the biggest difference to the price:

  • Whether you want china
  • The date and time of year
  • Numbers
  • Distance from us

Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.

Details that help

Here’s what we will ask:

  • The date and time of the event
  • A photo of the cooking area
  • The venue or postcode
  • Rules from the venue or landowner

We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.

A hog roast or other catering?

The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too for anyone who doesn’t eat it.

Comparing caterers

  • Staffing on the day
  • Exactly what’s included in the price
  • How they handle allergens and dietary needs
  • The menu, including sides and any extras

Planners, venues and businesses

If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.

Venues often have rules for outside caterers, including where gas cooking is allowed. Ask early, and tell us what they ask for.

Common questions in PO12

Will people get crackling?

Of course: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.

What do people get?

Pork, stuffing, apple sauce and crackling in a soft roll. Sides and extra meats are listed in your quote.

Does the roaster have to be outside?

The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. We can often serve indoors if the venue agrees.

Is our garden big enough?

Many gardens are big enough, as long as we can get the equipment in. A photo helps us check.

How long does a hog roast take to cook?

Hours rather than minutes. You’ll know our arrival time in advance.

What if it rains?

We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.

Can we choose catered or DIY?

We offer full catering and DIY machine hire. Your quote will set out what’s included.

  • Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
  • Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
  • Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
  • Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards

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