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Hog roast hire in PO4
Hog roast catering across PO4, covering Milton, Portsmouth and Southsea. Weddings, parties, staff days, fêtes and wakes, slow-roasted and carved on site.
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What we do in PO4
- Funerals and wakes
- Parties and birthdays
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- Care homes
- Hog roast hire
- Corporate and staff days
- Wedding hog roast
- All occasions
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Hog roast hire in PO4: what to expect
A whole hog, roasted for hours and carved in front of your guests: that’s hog roast hire in PO4. The classic roll comes with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling, and you can add sides and other meats. Popular choices include rotisserie chicken, coleslaw and hog roast rolls, and we’re frequently booked for milestone birthdays and garden parties and barbecues.
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- The chef carves and the team fills rolls or plates.
- We pack away and leave you to it.
Pricing in PO4
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
What you get with us
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Milton
We set up the roaster for events around St Edmund's Catholic School, Meon Junior School and The Milton Arms and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St James (within half a mile south-east) and Mary Rose School (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Milton is Fratton station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St. Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Milton includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.7 miles south-west)
A hog roast across PO4: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in PO4, so whether your event is in Southsea, Milton and Baffins or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level outdoor spot, a way in and a plan. Around 6 places in PO4 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Milton: Coming by train? Fratton station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station. Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a roaster, but a hall or home close by typically does. By late September, sunset in Milton is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. After dark, a lit path to the food makes a difference.
What affects the price in PO4
Things that change the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
The obvious catch is that a hog roast is pork. So we offer lamb, chicken and vegetarian and vegan choices too.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Space, access and the venue
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Things to check:
- Parking near the spot
- Flat outdoor ground for the roaster and a gazebo
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
Who books hog roast hire?
Slow roasting can’t be faked: tender pork and proper crackling, carved fresh for every roll.
Hosts in PO4 book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Wakes
- Garden parties and barbecues
- Staff days and open days
- Weddings and receptions
Common questions in PO4
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, which is why we arrive hours ahead. We plan the timings from when you want to eat.
Do we need a big space?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Will there be enough to go round?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we will talk it through when we quote.
Will people get crackling?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards