Hampshire · England
Catering Company in Romsey, Hampshire
Planning an event in Romsey and need caterers? We cook, serve and clear.
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- School fairs and sports days
- Crew lunches
Caterers in Romsey
Event catering near Romsey
Whoever you book in Romsey, you want three things from your caterers: hot food, good timing and a tidy finish. That’s how we work, with a hog roast or a barbecue. We serve spit-roast lamb, beef brisket and pulled pork, and we are frequently booked for Fêtes, fairs and school events and milestone birthdays.
Caterers in Romsey 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. Every quote lists the menu, staff and what’s included.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Caterers in Romsey: venues and local tips
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Romsey and the surrounding area are covered for events. Romsey is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cater. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Clubs and leisure centres near Romsey often host events with outdoor space for caterers. Churches such as St Swithun's Church rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby normally does.
For events in SO51, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Romsey is on the A27 and A3057, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Romsey, we cover Chandler's Ford (4 miles east), Totton (5 miles south), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Southampton (6 miles south-east) and Winchester (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Romsey include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
What affects the price in Romsey
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Any extras, such as lamb, chicken or china
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Roast pork
Our chef carves the pork as it is needed, which keeps it hot and moist right to the last roll.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. Winter events in Romsey are dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting and somewhere warm to eat.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- We agree where we will cook.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
If you are comparing hog roast caterers for Romsey, check what each quote actually includes. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Romsey
Is Romsey close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Romsey?
Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you only do hog roasts?
Not at all: there’s a full barbecue menu as well.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. There is always a vegetarian and a vegan choice, cooked separately from the meat.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you cover Romsey?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Romsey and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
Each event is priced on its own, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
Which occasions do you cover?
All sorts: weddings, parties, work events, community events and more. Let us know the occasion.
How we compare with other caterers
Compared with a caterer who drops food off, we stay, cook and serve, then clear the serving area. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing or how the two menus compare.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space to serve as well as cook
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Romsey
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Rotisserie chicken
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Potatoes
- Beef brisket
Who books event catering in Romsey?
Staff to serve and clear
In Romsey, we cater all sorts of occasions. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Gatherings after a service
- Location shoots
Within reach of Romsey are historic houses such as Mottisfont Abbey (4 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Nearby places to Romsey
What else we do in Romsey
Looking after everyone
Some guests won’t eat pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
On the day, we arrive in good time and set up under cover, where we agreed with you or the venue.
Ask us to label the meat-free food.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards