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Hog roast hire in PO3
We cater in every part of the PO3 postcode district, which takes in Baffins, Copnor and Milton. The hog is slow-roasted on site.
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- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Hog roast hire
- Film and TV sets
- Corporate and staff days
- Care homes
- Funerals and wakes
- Christmas parties
- Wedding hog roast
- Parties and birthdays
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Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hog roast hire across PO3
In PO3, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, crackling and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for parties at home and birthdays and anniversaries.
We cook on a gas-fired roaster, so we do not need mains power to cook; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive hours before serving and start the roast under cover.
- At serving time, the chef carves and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
What it costs in PO3
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our hog roast
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Landmarks near Baffins
We set up the roaster for events around The Baffins pub, St Edmund's Catholic School and Miltoncross Academy and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Cuthbert (under half a mile west), Langstone Junior Academy (under half a mile south) and Alexandra Park (1.7 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Fratton station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. A little further out are Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and Southsea (2.3 miles south-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
Hog roast catering in PO3: local guide
From Milton, Hilsea and Baffins to 0 villages and hamlets, bookings across PO3 range from town gardens to farmyards, and a hog roast works in all of them. Town bookings mean planning access; village bookings mean planning lanes and ground. Around 7 places in PO3 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Baffins: Thinking of a hog roast in Alexandra Park? Cooking in a park needs the owner’s permission, usually the council’s, and many parks don’t allow it. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Langstone Junior Academy, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in Baffins until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, we need light by the roaster and the serving table.
Allergies and dietary needs
Some guests will not eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork, so we can bring lamb, chicken or vegetarian options
- Ask us to keep the vegetarian food separate and labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- Collect allergies with your RSVPs
We’ll agree a contact for the day, who can show us the cooking spot and pass on any changes.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Occasions we serve in PO3
For big gatherings in PO3, a hog roast is hard to beat: a whole hog goes a long way, and the carving is part of the event.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near PO3, such as:
- Clubhouse events
- Gatherings after a funeral
- Work summer parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning the cooking spot
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way:
- Access for our equipment, without steps
- Vehicle access close to the cooking area
- A level patch of lawn, patio or hardstanding
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a street-food van, a hog roast serves a lot of people from one roast, with no waiting for individual orders to cook.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- Staffing on the day
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Should I cook it myself?
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. A catered hog roast means you can enjoy the day.
Common questions in PO3
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Gluten-free rolls are available on request. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
Is crackling included?
Yes, the crackling is shared out as we carve.
What is hog roast hire?
We bring the roaster, roast the hog on site for hours, then our chef carves it and our staff serve, in rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Your guests will want somewhere dry to eat.
How much room do you need?
A flat, open spot outside, plus a step-free route to wheel the equipment in. Send us a picture if you’re unsure.
Can you work around our timings?
We work back from when you want to eat, and we can hold the roast for a while if the day runs behind.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved by our chef into rolls 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