Portsmouth · England
Hog roast hire in PO5
We cover all of the PO5 postcode district, which takes in Southsea, Landport and Portsea. Everything is roasted at your event and carved to order.
Planning an event in PO5?
Areas within PO5
Occasions in PO5
- Hog roast hire
- Wedding hog roast
- Festivals, fêtes and school events
- Parties and birthdays
- Funerals and wakes
- Christmas parties
- Film and TV sets
- Care homes
- Corporate and staff days
- All occasions
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Elsewhere in Portsmouth
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Areas we cover
Our hog roast hire in PO5
In PO5, we cater birthdays, weddings, staff days and fêtes. The idea is always the same: a slow roast on site, carved fresh and served by our team. We are frequently asked to cater weddings and receptions and big birthdays and anniversaries, with rotisserie chicken, hog roast rolls and new potatoes.
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too.
- You share the when, where and how many.
- We look at the cooking area and send a price.
- We arrive early, set up under cover and start roasting.
- Our chef carves and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
What you will pay
The main driver is numbers: bigger groups normally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Why hosts in PO5 choose us
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Timed around your day
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Ask for a quote
When you are weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Southsea
Around Southsea, we cater at homes and venues near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mayville High School and St Margaret of Scotland, among other places. Other local landmarks include Craneswater Junior School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Festing pub (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Southsea include Milton Locks.
A hog roast across PO5: what to know
Across PO5, we cover 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Southsea, Landport and Portsea to a quiet hamlet: level ground, access and agreed timings. 4 of the places we cover in PO5 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered spot for the roaster.
Southsea: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Craneswater Junior School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. By late September, sunset in Southsea is around 7:10pm, and at Christmas it comes at about 4:00pm. For anything after that, plan lights for the serving area.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Parking near the spot
- A marquee, hall or barn as a wet-weather plan
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, straight from the roaster.
Crackling
Long, slow roasting turns the skin into crackling, and we break it up so everyone gets a piece.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Find out who doesn’t eat pork, and order an alternative for them
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans so we bring enough halloumi skewers and vegan burgers or sausages
- Request gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
- If anyone needs halal food, plan a separate option
Expect us to be on site for much of the day, since slow roasting starts early.
China crockery is available on request, at an extra cost.
How we price a hog roast
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to PO5
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- A picture of the cooking area
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why a hog roast works
You can taste the hours of roasting: tender pork and proper crackling.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near PO5, including:
- Village fêtes and school fairs
- Big birthdays and anniversaries
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and receptions
PO5: your questions answered
Where does the hog roast go?
Enough level ground outdoors for the roaster and a serving table under cover, and a way to wheel everything in. Send us a photo if you’re unsure.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Stuffing generally contains gluten, so check the allergen information.
Is our garden big enough?
Access and clearance matter more than size. Describe the space and we’ll tell you honestly.
Do you travel across Portsmouth?
We cover Portsmouth and the rest of London and the South East. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Can you cater in PO5?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can we just hire the roaster?
DIY machine hire is available. We will confirm what comes with it and how to use it.
Is crackling included?
It is: slow roasting crisps the skin and we break it up for everyone.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards