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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Drayton, Portsmouth
Treat your visitors to a proper hog roast at your event in Drayton. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Charity fundraisers
- School events
- Town and village days
Slow-roasted pork in Drayton
Why choose a hog roast in Drayton?
Next to volunteers cooking, we take the cooking off your volunteers. For larger numbers, a hog roast is typically good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Self-contained: roaster, cover and serving kit
- Roasted on site, slowly, for hours
- Carved to order by a chef
Read our pricing or our hog roast cost guide.
About our hog roast for events in Drayton
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. We serve rotisserie chicken, crackling and a vegan burger or sausage, and we are often booked for church and village fêtes and charity fundraisers.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Drayton are made for a hog roast. Send us the pitch and access details. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- On the menu
- Hog roast rolls, stuffing, apple sauce, crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should I cook it myself?
You could go for a cold buffet, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Timing is the tricky part of roasting your own: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
What else we do in Drayton
How it works
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. It then roasts slowly for several hours, timed so it is ready when you want to eat. In late May, sunset in Drayton is about 8:55pm, while at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- Organisers send us the event details.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- The roast starts before the gates open.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan a step-free way in for the equipment
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Drayton
Rolls are quick to serve and easy to eat while walking.
We’re regularly asked to cater all sorts of events around Drayton, including:
- Charity fundraisers
- Car shows and rallies
- Agricultural and country shows
- Village fêtes
A school like Springfield School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Drayton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Drayton?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1 mile away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do you need from us on the day?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
Do you need power on site?
Cooking is gas-fired. A supply is useful for lights.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
It cooks outside, under a gazebo, on a level spot. Serving indoors is usually fine if the venue is happy.
Do you come to Drayton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Drayton and the rest of Portsmouth included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you trade at school events?
We do. Ask the school about vehicles on site.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Planning the cooking spot
The roaster needs space, cover and a safe distance from anything that could catch the heat. Before booking, check:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- A firm way on and off the field
- Room for a queue that does not block paths
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Community events around Drayton
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Wherever your event is in Drayton, we can bring the roaster, as long as there is an outdoor spot to cook. We cater all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Drayton to Southampton (16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west. A summer fête at Drayton Methodist Church is the classic setting for a hog roast. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in PO6, we can roast on site for your visitors, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the roaster to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Solent Junior School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
Numbers make the biggest difference: bigger groups generally cost less per head, since much of the cost is fixed.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Drayton, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards