West Sussex · England
Hog Roast for Events for Portfield
Give your visitors slow-roasted pork and crackling at your event in Portfield. The roast cooks for hours on site, then our chef carves it hot for everyone.
- Fundraising events
- Agricultural and country shows
- Church and village fêtes
Planning an event in Portfield?
Full catering or machine hire?
You could roast a hog yourself, but it’s 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.
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Hog roast for events in Portfield, slow-roasted on site
A hog roast is one of the most popular stalls at events in Portfield. We cook on site and carve to order, so visitors get hot food fast. We’re frequently asked to cater fun runs and sports events and horse and dog shows, with hog roast rolls, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Events near Portfield are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-contained hog roast helps. The hog is roasted on site at your event, slowly, over several hours, then carved fresh for your visitors.
- Location
- Portfield (PO19, PO20, PO18)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Menu
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Alongside
- Chicken, lamb, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Portfield questions
Can you roast near the sea around Portfield?
Yes, of course. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you trade at school fairs around Portfield?
Yes, if the school is happy for a hog roast on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
How do we prepare?
Just the agreed spot and a contact on the day. Everything for roasting and serving comes with us.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you offer gluten-free rolls?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. You will get allergen details for everything.
How long does a hog roast take to cook?
Hours rather than minutes. We will confirm our arrival time when we quote.
How much will it be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
What a hog roast costs
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Extras such as lamb, chicken, more sides or china crockery add to the cost, so each one is itemised. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your menu choices
- Anything the venue has asked for
- What the outdoor space is like
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
At large shows, ask us about the expected crowds early, so we can plan. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our staff serve and clear
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price or our hog roast cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We will fit in with site rules.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Portfield
Portfield is about 1 mile east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Wherever your event is in Portfield, we can bring the roaster, given a suitable outdoor cooking area. Portfield is one of 371 places in West Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 28 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Portfield Primary Academy often want one reliable hot-food stall. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Chichester station, about 0.9 miles west. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the PO19, PO20 and PO18 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Kent Road, York Road and Spur Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. With the A259 and A285 close by, Portfield is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Portfield, we also cover Chichester (1 mile west), Westhampnett (1 mile north-east), Shopwyke (1 mile east), Maudlin (1 mile north-east) and North Mundham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Bognor Regis (5 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles east), Emsworth (8 miles west), Rustington (11 miles east) and Storrington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Chichester City Museum (0.6 miles west) and Chichester Castle (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Stoke Down.
- Schools near Portfield include Chichester High School For Girls (0.8 miles south-west) and The Prebendal School (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The East Gate Public House (0.5 miles west)
Why choose hog roast for events in Portfield?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
Our roaster has been booked for a wide mix of occasions near Portfield, including:
- Summer fêtes
- Town and village days
- Small festivals
- Car and steam shows
A summer fête at St George's is the classic setting for a hog roast.
Questions to ask before you book
- Arrival time and how long the roast needs
- Whether travel is included
- Who carves and who serves
- If the price includes VAT
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Show allergens at the stall
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
- Halal is not offered
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, especially after rain.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Step by step
The roaster is gas-fired, so we do not need mains power to cook. Summer events in Portfield have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- You get a check on the date and pitch, and a 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, perfect for eating on the move. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
Apple sauce brings sweetness and sharpness are the traditional pairing. Stuffing normally contains gluten.
Also near Portfield
More for events in Portfield
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards