Portsmouth · England
Fête and Festival Hog Roast in Portsmouth
We bring a hog roast for your event across Portsmouth, roasting on site and carving to order, with our staff looking after the serving.
- PTA summer fairs
- Festivals
- Summer fêtes
Slow-roasted pork in Portsmouth
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Gluten-free rolls can be brought on request
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Balance the food line-up
- Share the event’s food safety requirements with us
At the end, we pack down and take our waste.
Coleslaw goes well with pork rolls.
Hog roast for events in Portsmouth, slow-roasted on site
School fairs and sports days need food that families like. There are options for most visitors. We are often asked to cater church and village fêtes and agricultural and country shows, with a vegan burger or sausage, rotisserie chicken and halloumi skewers.
In Portsmouth, busy events need traders who serve well; carving to order keeps the queue moving. We plan the timings around your day, because the roast has to start hours before you eat, so the food is ready at the right moment.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- From the roaster
- Roast pork rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Extras
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
We roast under cover, so a shower will not spoil the food. It’s worth planning a sheltered place for people to eat, too. In December, Portsmouth is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lights for the stall and the queue.
- It starts with your event date, site and expected numbers.
- We check the pitch and any paperwork, then quote.
- We arrive early, set up on the pitch and start roasting.
- We serve to order through the event.
- We pack down, take our waste and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Other occasions in Portsmouth
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Buying in a cold buffet is another option, but hot, freshly carved roast pork is a different experience.
Full catering or machine hire? Catered means we do everything: roasting, carving, serving and clearing. With DIY hire, you do the work and save on staffing.
Portsmouth: your questions answered
Can you do a hog roast in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Portsmouth?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from the numbers you give us, and we’ll confirm everything in writing.
What do you need from us on the day?
Only the space and a contact number. We bring the roaster, cover and serving kit.
What if it rains?
We cook under a gazebo, so rain is not a problem for the roast. A marquee, hall or barn for eating makes all the difference.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Can you come to a PTA fair?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch.
Do you do fêtes?
We do. Tell us the date, pitch and how food will be paid for.
Event catering near Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. We cater events of every size in Portsmouth. We cater all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A school like Manor Infant School can book a hog roast for a fair, fun run or sports day. For anyone arriving by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. The coast is within about 3 miles of Portsmouth, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the roaster to you. You will find Portsmouth on the A3 and A27, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. We also bring hog roasts to events in Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsmouth include The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Why choose a hog roast in Portsmouth?
Next to cold food, hot food is popular in any season. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why Portsmouth hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at how we price or what a hog roast costs.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
We work out each quote from:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How long the roast and service take
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking area
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level pitch with firm ground
- Any paperwork the organisers need
- A vehicle route onto the pitch
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Coleslaw
- Crackling
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
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.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Roasted on site for several hours, outdoors under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards