Hampshire · England
Catering Company in Alton, Hampshire
Planning an event in Alton and need caterers? We bring hot, generous food and the team to serve it, with vegetarian and vegan options on every menu.
- Festive parties
- Film and TV crews
- Residents’ days
Book caterers in Alton
What affects the price in Alton
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Which meats and sides you choose
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Alton, ask each one exactly what’s included. We spell it out in ours. For a quote, use our quote form.
Event catering in Alton, cooked on site
Good event catering in Alton comes down to three things: hot food, good timing and a tidy finish. We deliver all three, cooked on site. We’re often asked to cater weddings and community fun days, serving spit-roast lamb, beef brisket and salads.
Alton has halls, clubs, pubs and function venues, as well as plenty of gardens. If yours has outdoor space, we can cater there. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Events we cater in Alton
Vegetarian and vegan options on every menu
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions in Alton. Here are some of the most popular:
- Work events and open days
- Community fun days
- Garden parties
- Gatherings after a service
PTAs at schools like Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School frequently look for hot food for fundraisers.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
How it works
We take our agreed spot and keep the rest of the space free, and the event carries on around us. Winter events in Alton are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting and somewhere warm to eat.
- Tell us about the event: what it is, when and where.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- We agree where we’ll cook.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about caterers in Alton
Which station is closest to Alton?
Alton has its own station: Alton station.
How far is Alton from London?
About 45 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Alton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Alton and the rest of Hampshire included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you cater large events?
Large events suit a hog roast especially well. Tell us about the event and we’ll quote.
Can you serve inside?
We cook outdoors under cover, but we can frequently serve inside if the venue agrees. Ask your venue what they allow.
Do you only do hog roasts?
No: choose a hog roast, a barbecue or both.
What’s the price?
Each event is priced on its own, based on numbers, menu, service time and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Event catering in Alton: what to know
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Alton and the surrounding area are covered for events. Alton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Alton to Guildford (19 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Alton station is in Alton itself. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Lawrence, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by.
We cater events across the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Alton sits on or near the A339 and B3004, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Alton, we also cover Farnham (9 miles north-east), Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Aldershot (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Local schools include Amery Hill School (within half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Where we can cook in Alton
The cooking area is what matters most. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Potatoes
- Coleslaw
Allergies and dietary needs
Most people love a hog roast, but it is pork. Some ways to look after everyone:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergies and diets when guests reply
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We bring the cooking equipment with us, so you don’t need to borrow anything for the cooking.
Label cards for vegetarian and vegan food help guests choose.
What else we do in Alton
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Next to a sit-down dinner, hog roast and barbecue food keeps things informal, but it can still be served on plates with sides. UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Why book us in Alton
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food cooked at your venue
Take a look at our prices page or how the two menus compare.
About the food
Roast pork
We carve as we serve, so it stays hot and juicy.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, so nobody waits for the grill.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards