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Wedding Hog Roast in Portsmouth

Wherever you are in Portsmouth, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Tell us your date for a quote.

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Where we cater in Portsmouth

A hog roast for your wedding breakfast or evening food, slow-roasted at the venue and carved for your guests. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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About wedding hog roast in Portsmouth

A hog roast is made for marquee, barn and garden weddings near Portsmouth. We cook outside, under cover, and serve inside where the venue allows. On the menu are salads, crackling and carved roast pork, and typical bookings are for small, informal weddings and wedding breakfasts.

The roaster cooks outdoors, under a gazebo on level ground, well clear of walls, tents and trees. We will agree the spot with you beforehand.

  1. Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
  2. We check the venue’s rules and the date, then quote.
  3. We fit timings around your running order.
  4. We roast during the day, then carve at the agreed time.
  5. Our staff serve and clear, then we leave quietly.

What you will pay

Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.

Why book our hog roast

  • Timed around your day
  • We bring everything to cook and serve
  • A choice of salads and potatoes
  • Fresh carving at the serving station

Getting a price

Every wedding is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your wedding for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Portsmouth

We set up the roaster for events around Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Also close by are The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces within easy reach include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

  • Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)

Planning a wedding hog roast in Portsmouth

With 0 villages and hamlets as well as Southsea, Milton and Landport, Portsmouth has plenty of countryside wedding settings. Whatever you choose, we agree the cooking spot with your venue. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always think about wind when choosing a cooking spot.

Portsmouth: Alexandra Park can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. Guests coming by rail will want to know that Fratton station is about 0.9 miles away. In Portsmouth, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September. Festoon lights by the carving station look lovely in the photos.

Why a hog roast works

There are choices for guests who do not eat pork.

We’re regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Portsmouth, including:

  • Wedding breakfasts with sides
  • Evening receptions
  • The day after the wedding
  • Garden weddings at home

Full catering or machine hire?

A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.

You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.

How we price a hog roast for your wedding

Here’s what affects the price:

  • The number of people
  • How easy it is to reach the spot
  • Plates or china
  • The journey to the venue

Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.

Details that help

The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:

  • An estimate of numbers
  • A photo of the cooking area
  • Your date and serving time
  • Any venue rules

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. Send us your details through our quote form.

Planners, venues and businesses

If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.

Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.

Is a hog roast right for you?

Next to a cold buffet, hot rolls carved to order go down much better.

Questions to ask before booking

  • The space, cover and access they need
  • How they handle allergens and dietary needs
  • The full menu and the sides
  • Exactly what’s included in the price

Common questions in Portsmouth

Can we hire the machine and cook it ourselves?

We do, if you’re happy to roast and carve yourself. We’ll explain the details with your quote.

Where will the roaster go at our wedding?

Always outside, away from the marquee walls. Serving inside is fine where allowed.

Do you need power or water?

The roaster runs on gas, so we don’t need mains power to cook. A socket nearby is useful for lighting.

Can you do gluten-free?

We can provide gluten-free rolls if you ask. Ask for the allergen list, as stuffing normally contains gluten.

Do you come to Portsmouth?

Yes, Portsmouth is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.

What happens after service?

We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.

What happens in bad weather?

The roaster is under cover, so a shower does not stop us. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.

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  • Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
  • Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
  • Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
  • Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away

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