Hampshire · England
Event Catering in Hedge End
A catering company that cooks at your event in Hedge End: choose a hog roast, a barbecue or both. We serve and tidy up.
- School fairs and sports days
- Milestone birthdays
- Residents’ days
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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.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Event catering in Hedge End, served hot
Our catering does not need a kitchen at the venue: all the cooking happens outdoors under cover. That makes gardens, fields, car parks and marquees all possible. We are often asked to cater crew lunches and christmas parties, with beef burgers, spit-roast lamb and halloumi skewers.
Caterers in Hedge End get asked for all sorts, and we are no different: hog roast or BBQ, depending on the occasion. All we need is a level spot outdoors to cook. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Access wide enough for our equipment
- Room for a serving table and a queue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we cook
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef brisket
- Potatoes
- Spit-roast lamb
- Hog roast rolls
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
Events we cater in Hedge End
Hog roast, barbecue or both
Whatever the occasion in Hedge End, a slow roast goes a long way. Bookings often include:
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Christmas parties
- Care home summer events
- Weddings
After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
How the day works
We arrive with everything we need to cook and serve, and set up on the spot we agreed. From there, food is timed to your serving time. Late May in Hedge End has light until about 8:55pm, and midsummer until about 9:25pm, which suits garden parties and weddings.
- It starts with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We recommend a menu and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or SO30 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Event catering in Hedge End: what to know
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Hedge End and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Schools such as Shamblehurst Primary School frequently need caterers for summer fairs and sports days. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.5 miles north-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check whether it uses approved caterers and allows cooking on site. The sea is within about 4 miles of Hedge End, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered cooking spot and secure our cover.
We cater events across SO30 and SO31 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. With the A334 and B3033 close by, Hedge End is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Southampton (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Horndean (13 miles east), Waterlooville (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Netley Common.
- Schools near Hedge End include Wildern School (under half a mile north)
Is our catering right for your event?
Hog roast or barbecue? A hog roast feeds a crowd at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue gives more choice. Many events have both. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book us in Hedge End
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
- Timed around your day
See our pricing and hog roast or BBQ?.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Our staff keep the serving table tidy through service, so it looks as good at the end as at the start.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Hedge End questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
How far is Hedge End from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you serve inside?
We always cook outside, but food can be served indoors.
Do you supply china?
Plates are standard. China is available on request.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Hog roast or BBQ: which is better?
It depends on your guests: if most eat pork and you want a centrepiece, a hog roast; if you want variety, a barbecue. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest one.
Does the venue need a kitchen?
No. Everything is cooked outdoors on site, which is why we can cater almost anywhere.
Nearby places to Hedge End
Other occasions in Hedge End
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
What catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Menu choices and extras
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- The number of people
Published UK guides give a wide range for hog roast catering, from around £10 a head for a basic roll to £20 or more with sides and service. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away