Hampshire · England
Catering Company in Hythe, Hampshire
Hot, hearty food for your event in Hythe: cooked on site by our chef, served by our team.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work events and open days
Event catering for Hythe
Event catering in Hythe, served hot
Good event catering in Hythe comes down to three things: food people enjoy, served on time, with no mess left behind. That is how we work, with a hog roast or a barbecue. For residents’ days and corporate days, we can cook beef burgers, hog roast rolls with crackling and salads for your guests.
Caterers in Hythe get asked for all sorts, and we’re no different: hog roast or BBQ, depending on the occasion. We just need somewhere level outside. Every quote lists the menu, staff and what’s included.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning for dietary needs
Not everyone eats pork, so it’s worth adding an alternative. A few pointers:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Find out who avoids pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
All the cooking kit comes with us, so you do not need to borrow anything for the cooking.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
What we cook
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and roast or jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
The process
We work back from when you want to eat: a hog roast needs us there hours ahead, a barbecue a little less. Either way, it is ready on time. In December, sunset in Hythe is about 4:00pm, so plan lighting and somewhere warm to eat.
- You tell us the date, the venue, rough numbers and the kind of event.
- You get a menu suggestion and a quote.
- On the day, we set up outdoors under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose us as your caterers in Hythe?
Instead of booking a restaurant, you keep the event where you want it, and we bring the food, whether that is a garden, a hall or a field. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book us in Hythe
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Two menus to choose from
Read how we price or how the two menus compare.
Occasions we serve in Hythe
Cooked on site, served hot
Here’s what people in Hythe most frequently book a hog roast for:
- Work events and open days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Residents’ days
- Christmas parties
Among the historic houses close to Hythe are Medieval Merchant's House (2.6 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Towns and villages near Hythe
Other occasions in Hythe
Hythe questions
What’s the nearest station to Hythe?
The closest is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cover Hythe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hythe and Hampshire. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you need a kitchen at the venue?
No. We cook outdoors under cover: all we need is a level spot outdoors with access.
What if our venue is indoors?
The cooking happens outside; serving can usually be inside a hall, barn or marquee. Check with your venue.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes: we’ll liaise with the venue on access and set-up.
Before you choose a spot
We cook outdoors, so the cooking spot is the main thing to plan. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, tents and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we cook
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Event catering in Hythe: what to know
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Hosts in Hythe book us for events of all sizes. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
PTAs at schools like Waterside Primary School frequently look for hot food for fundraisers. After a wedding, christening or funeral at a church such as Church of St John, we can cater at a hall, home or venue nearby. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hythe, with plenty of countryside venues nearby. Venues there may limit outside caterers, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 3 miles of Hythe, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered cooking spot and secure our cover.
Events anywhere in SO45 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Southampton (4 miles north), Hedge End (6 miles north-east), Totton (6 miles north-west), Cowes (8 miles south-east) and Eastleigh (8 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Lymington (10 miles south-west) and Romsey (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hythe include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
How we price your catering
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or SO45 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards