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Hog Roast for Events in Paulsgrove
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for your event in Paulsgrove and the surrounding area.
- Community events
- Car and steam shows
- Fun runs and sports events
Hog roast for events in Paulsgrove
How our hog roast for events works in Paulsgrove
Festivals and shows run for hours, and a hog roast can serve through the day. We are frequently asked to cater vintage rallies and tournaments and sports days, serving halloumi skewers, crackling and rotisserie chicken.
Summer fairs around Paulsgrove are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything is a bonus. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours.
- Location
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Spit-roast lamb, rotisserie chicken, vegetarian and vegan options
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Marquee suppliers generally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Perfect for your event in Paulsgrove
Alternatives cover non-pork eaters.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Paulsgrove, including:
- School fairs and sports days
- Car and steam shows
- Food and music festivals
- Town and village days
For anyone arriving by train, Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- When they arrive and when the food will be ready
How we price a hog roast for your event
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- How long the roast and service take
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- Your menu choices
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan visitors can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Also near Paulsgrove
Other occasions in Paulsgrove
Event catering near Paulsgrove
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Hosts in Paulsgrove book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
An event in Alexandra Park means agreeing traders and vehicle routes with the landowner, normally the council. A school like Beacon View Primary Academy can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of PO6 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. You will find Paulsgrove on the M27 and A27, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Paulsgrove, we cover Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paulsgrove include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Paulsgrove include Castle View Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sir Alec Rose pub (0.6 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
We need room to cook safely and under cover. Before booking, check:
- A queuing area
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A level pitch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Paulsgrove
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with roasting and serving. For an autumn event in Paulsgrove, sunset is around 7:10pm in late September, so evening trading needs lights.
- You tell us the event, the pitch and the expected crowd.
- We check access to the pitch and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your visitors
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
To get a quote, just tell us the date, where the event is and roughly how many. A picture of where the roaster could go helps us check the space. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Make the stall easy to find
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Remember stuffing usually contains gluten
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Chicken widens the choice.
A hog roast compared with other options
For big events, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Paulsgrove hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- Fresh carving at the serving station
See our pricing and what a hog roast costs.
Paulsgrove questions
Can you come to a school fair in Paulsgrove?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
How far is Paulsgrove from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, at a safe distance from walls and tents. Serving inside is frequently possible, with the venue’s agreement.
Can you help with a fundraiser?
Contact us and we will see what’s possible.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is electricity needed?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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