Hampshire · England
Hog Roast for Events for Forton
From the hours of slow roasting to the last roll, a hog roast for your event turns the food into a centrepiece of your event in Forton.
- Small festivals
- School events
- Tournaments and sports days
Planning an event in Forton?
Hog roast for events near Forton
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day, carving as the queue grows. Whether it is community events and PTA summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of hog roast rolls, crackling and rotisserie chicken for your visitors.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Forton are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
A hog roast roll is designed to be eaten in the hand. We can bring gluten-free rolls if you ask.
Crackling
Good crackling needs time and heat, which is exactly what a slow hog roast gives it.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot for the roaster makes everything easier. Ideally:
- The landowner’s or council’s agreement
- Flat, firm ground for the roaster
- Your trader requirements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Forton
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
What a hog roast costs
Your quote depends on:
- How long the roast and service take
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Your menu choices
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Running an event in Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We set up the roaster at gardens, car parks, yards and venues around Forton and the surrounding area. We cater 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Church fêtes, at churches such as St John the Evangelist, are a natural home for a hog roast. PTAs at schools such as St Mary's Catholic Primary School frequently want one reliable hot-food stall. The coast is within about 3 miles of Forton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cover events in every part of PO12 and PO13. Local streets include Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Forton, we cover Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (less than half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Trafalgar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Why choose a hog roast in Forton?
Compared with a barbecue stall, carving is faster than grilling to order. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our hog roast in Forton
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
- Cooked on the day, low and slow
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Forton questions
What’s the nearest station to Forton?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Forton?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Who serves?
You do not need anyone else: we carve, serve and tidy up.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you trade at village fêtes?
We love fêtes. Get in touch.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Standard rolls and stuffing contain gluten, so ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them. Other tips:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Plan separately for halal if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
We work to your event plan, including vehicle times and pitch layout.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Marquee hire companies frequently have rules about cooking near their tents, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
DIY versus a catered hog roast
You could roast a hog yourself, but it is a long day’s work, from early set-up to carving at the end. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With hire only, you do the cooking yourself.
Towns and villages near Forton
Also in Forton
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, use the cooking spot you’ve chosen, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Late-May events in Forton have light until about 8:55pm, and midsummer ones until about 9:20pm. Evening festivals need lighting by the stall after that.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- On the day we set up under cover and get the hog on.
- We carve rolls to order as the queue moves.
- Afterwards we clear the pitch and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Getting 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: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards