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Hog Roast for Events for Portmore
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Portmore? We bring the roaster to you, cook outdoors under cover and carve when you are ready to eat.
- Charity days
- Agricultural and country shows
- PTA summer fairs
Hog roast for events for Portmore
What affects the price in Portmore
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. The menu, extras such as china and the serving time all affect the final price.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
- Your menu choices
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Hog roast for events in Portmore, carved to order
Organisers need traders who turn up and serve well. We bring everything, roast on the pitch and leave it clean. We serve halloumi skewers, a vegan burger or sausage and crackling, and we’re regularly asked to cater school events and tournaments and sports days.
For a village fête or field event near Portmore, we can cook in a field. Ground and access matter, so tell us about them. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Permission for cooking on the site
- A firm way on and off the field
- A queuing area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Rotisserie chicken
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Organising for someone else?
Event organisers often ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Tell us what you need and we will tell you what we can send.
If you are 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.
Questions from Portmore
Do you trade at school fairs around Portmore?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date and where the roaster would go.
Which station is closest to Portmore?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can the hog roast be cooked indoors?
Outside, always. The food can be carried in and served indoors where the venue allows.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food isn’t affected. Your visitors will want somewhere dry to eat.
What do you need from the organiser?
Cooking is gas-fired. Power helps for lighting.
Can you come to our fête?
Yes, fêtes are a natural fit. Send us the details.
How long does the roast need?
Several hours, depending on the size and the weather, so we arrive well before you want to eat. We work back from your serving time.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
The menu, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Soft rolls hold the pork, stuffing and apple sauce together, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
Stuffing and apple sauce
A spoonful of apple sauce and a slice of stuffing make the roll.
Who books hog roast for events in Portmore?
Families, older visitors and children all eat it.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Portmore:
- Small festivals
- School fairs and sports days
- Summer fêtes
- Agricultural and country shows
School fairs, for a school like Southlands School, are a natural fit for a hog roast.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The space, cover and access they need
- Who carves and who serves
- Plates, china and cutlery
How it works
We roast under cover, so a shower won’t spoil the food. Your visitors will still want somewhere dry to eat, such as a marquee, hall or barn. In December, Portmore is dark by about 4:00pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- 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.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose a level, open spot outdoors for the roaster
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to get a price is to send us your date, venue and numbers. A photo of the cooking area helps. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering near Portmore
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Thinking about a hog roast for your event in Portmore? We can help. Portmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Portmore to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Church fêtes, at churches such as Saint Nicholas Chapel, are a natural home for a hog roast. Within about 4 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on cooking and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portmore, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We bring hog roasts to events all over the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. We also bring hog roasts to events in Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Planning for dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Check other traders are not all selling pork
- Put the menu and allergen information on display
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Tell us what the event asks of traders
If the ground is soft, we will need a firm route on and off, particularly in wet weather.
If your event has a theme, tell us.
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
Next to a burger van, a hog roast feels more special at a traditional fête. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Fresh carving at the serving station
Read how we price and the cost guide.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- 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