Hampshire · England
Event Catering in Andover
A catering company that cooks at your event in Andover: pick hog roast, BBQ or a mix of the two. Our staff serve and clear.
- Weddings
- Work Christmas parties
- Community fun days
Planning an event in Andover?
Caterers in Andover: venues and local tips
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events of every size in Andover. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Andover to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
Coming by train? Andover station, about 0.5 miles west, is the nearest station. After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as Church of St Mary, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby.
We cover events in every part of SP10 and SP11 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. With the A303 and A342 close by, Andover is easy for us to reach with the roaster. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Newbury (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (16 miles south) and Thatcham (16 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Andover has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (under half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Angel Inn (less than half a mile east)
About our event catering in Andover
Not every venue in Andover has a kitchen, and with us it does not need one: all the cooking happens outdoors under cover. That makes gardens, fields, car parks and marquees all possible. Whether it’s birthdays and garden parties and residents’ days, we can cook halloumi skewers, hog roast rolls with crackling and salads for your guests.
Andover has halls, clubs, pubs and function venues, as well as plenty of gardens. Wherever there is room outside to cook, we can work. You will know exactly what’s included before you book.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space away from buildings, marquee walls and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we cook
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Hog roast rolls
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Count anyone who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving.
Ask for both menus for a long day, such as a wedding with evening guests.
Who books event catering in Andover?
Serving and clearing included
In Andover, we cater all sorts of occasions. Some of the most common are:
- Community fun days
- Care home summer events
- Film and TV crews
- Milestone birthdays
Schools such as St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School frequently need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Why choose us as your caterers in Andover?
Next to catering it yourself, nobody you know spends the event cooking, and the food is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food cooked at your venue
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
Andover questions
Which station is closest to Andover?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Andover close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book caterers?
The earlier the better for summer weekends and Christmas. Weekday dates are usually easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is it just hog roast?
We do barbecues too.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Numbers, menu and travel decide the price. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Do you supply china?
Plates are standard. China is available on request.
Can you feed a big crowd?
Yes. A hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and for big events many hosts add a barbecue. Tell us your numbers and timings and we will plan the service.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What we serve, dish by dish
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is a simple, popular alternative to pork, turned until the skin is golden.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Crunchy coleslaw suits roast pork, and salads and new potatoes work well on a plate.
How it works
We arrive with everything we need to cook and serve, and set up on the spot we agreed. Then we cook to your timings. In December, sunset in Andover is about 4:00pm, so think about lights and shelter for guests.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up outdoors under cover.
- At serving time, the chef cooks and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Andover
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- Menu choices and extras
- Crockery choices
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. Keeping it simple keeps it affordable.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked where you are, slowly, over several hours outdoors
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards