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Event Catering for Purbrook
From weddings to wakes, we cater events across Purbrook, with a hog roast or a barbecue cooked on site.
- Community fun days
- Wakes
- Corporate days
Caterers in Purbrook
Event catering in Purbrook: what to know
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. We’re happy to travel to Purbrook for events. Purbrook is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Coming by train? Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. If the day starts at a church like Church of St John, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by.
Anywhere in PO7 and PO6, we can roast on site for your guests. Your event could be at a house on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Waterlooville (1 mile north), Havant (2 miles east), Horndean (3 miles north), Portsmouth (5 miles south-west) and Southsea (6 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Purbrook includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook include Crookhorn College (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
Event catering in Purbrook, cooked on site
We cater weddings, parties, staff days and community events across Purbrook. The menu changes with the occasion, but the approach is the same: cooked on site, served hot, cleared away afterwards. Whether it is corporate days and gatherings after a service, we can cook beef burgers, halloumi skewers and salads for your guests.
Caterers in Purbrook get asked for all sorts, and we are no different: a hog roast for a wedding, a barbecue for a birthday, both for a fête. All we need is a level spot outdoors to cook. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to.
What we cook
Roast pork
The hog roasts slowly for hours, so the meat is tender and juicy, and our chef carves it to order.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Step by step
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we tidy up and pack away. Evening events in Purbrook need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:10pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- We confirm the cooking spot with you or the venue.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Purbrook questions
Is Purbrook close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Purbrook?
Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Are you a full-service caterer?
We cook hog roasts and barbecues at events, plus salads, potatoes and meat-free choices. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll suggest a menu.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are standard. China is available on request.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
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’ll suggest a plan.
Is our event too small?
Send us the details and we’ll tell you honestly what fits. A barbecue can suit smaller groups well.
Choosing caterers in Purbrook
Hog roast or barbecue? A hog roast feeds a crowd at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue gives more choice. Why not both? Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- An itemised quote
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing or how the two menus compare.
Also near Purbrook
Also in Purbrook
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Perfect for your event in Purbrook
One caterer for any kind of event
A hog roast suits a wide range of occasions. Typical bookings include:
- Residents’ days
- Film and TV crews
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Staff days and client events
Schools such as Purbrook Junior School often need caterers for summer fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
What catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work for our catering with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space to serve as well as cook
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A clear way in from where we park
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we cook
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Rotisserie chicken
- Salads
- Hog roast rolls
- Sausages
- Potatoes
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
All the cooking kit comes with us, so there’s nothing for you to find or hire for the cooking.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards