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Fête and Festival Hog Roast in North End, Portsmouth
Planning a hog roast for your event in North End? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and our staff serve at the time you choose.
- Charity fundraisers
- Country shows
- Car and steam shows
Slow-roasted pork in North End
Is a hog roast right for your event?
One hog roast and a couple of other stalls gives visitors a good choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Take a look at our prices page and what a hog roast costs.
About our hog roast for events in North End
Shows and festivals last all day, and a hog roast can serve through the day. Whether it is village fêtes and tournaments and sports days, we’ll put together a menu of apple sauce, rotisserie chicken and a vegan burger or sausage for your visitors.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around North End are made for a hog roast. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Where
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Events we cater in North End
We bring everything, so organisers have little to provide.
Here’s what people in North End most often book a hog roast for:
- Town and village days
- Agricultural and country shows
- Food and music festivals
- School events
For visitors coming by rail, Hilsea station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who carves and who serves
- Allergen information for every dish
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- What crockery is supplied
About the food
Roast pork
Everything starts with the slow-roasted pork: carved thick or thin, as people like it, and served hot.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Stuffing and a dollop of apple sauce turn a pork roll into a hog roast roll, just as they should.
Full catering or machine hire?
If you’re confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we’ll confirm what comes with it when you ask.
DIY hire works best when someone in the family loves cooking. For weddings and bigger events, a catered roast is normally easier.
Step by step
Expect a calm, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and roast, carve and serve without fuss. Christmas fairs and lights switch-ons in North End are dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Share the date, site and expected crowds.
- We discuss the package or stall options.
- We arrive and set up under cover.
- Carving keeps the queue moving.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
A hog roast cooks outdoors for hours, so the spot matters, so a few things are worth checking:
- A firm way on and off the field
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- Details of what the event requires
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in North End
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are 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’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
How we price a hog roast for your event
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- A photo of the cooking area
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We take a hog roast for your event to gardens, car parks, yards and venues around North End. We bring hog roasts to 19 places in Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or sports day for a school such as Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, a hog roast is a crowd-pleaser. Church fêtes, at churches such as St. Mark’s, are a natural home for a hog roast. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Anywhere in PO2 and PO1, we can roast on site for your visitors. Streets in the area include Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the roaster. North End is on the A2047, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater events in Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near North End include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Clarence pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
North End: your questions answered
Can you come to a school fair in North End?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you trade at school events?
Yes, if the school agrees. Tell us the date and pitch.
What do you need from the organiser?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
What about visitors who don’t eat pork?
Add lamb, chicken, halloumi and vegetable skewers or a vegan option. Please note we don’t offer halal meat.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We’ll confirm our arrival time when we quote.
Other occasions in North End
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away