Hampshire · England
Catering Company in Totton, Hampshire
Mobile catering in Totton: pick hog roast, BBQ or a mix of the two. We serve and tidy up.
- Garden parties
- Work Christmas parties
- Care home summer events
Planning an event in Totton?
How our event catering works in Totton
From weddings to wakes and fêtes to film sets in Totton: we have planned menus for all of them. Start with the occasion and we’ll do the rest. For garden parties and gatherings after a service, we can cook beef burgers, rotisserie chicken and spit-roast lamb and more.
In Totton, a lot of our bookings are garden parties at home, and our catering means nobody in the family is stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. Our staff serve and clear, so you can enjoy the event.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. Around midsummer it stays light in Totton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, venue and rough numbers.
- Choose your menu with us.
- We arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- We serve when you are ready.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
When you’re weighing up caterers, ask each one exactly what’s included. Ours lists it clearly. To get yours, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so we list each one in the quote. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
What we cook
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
Towns and villages near Totton
What else we do in Totton
Your questions about caterers in Totton
Do you cater at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you roast near the sea around Totton?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you need a kitchen at the venue?
No. Everything is cooked outdoors on site, so gardens, fields and car parks all work.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Send us the details and we’ll quote.
Can you do halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Do you supply china?
Plates are standard. Ask about china for a sit-down meal.
Can you cater a small event?
Share your numbers and we’ll advise, with no obligation.
Can we put you in touch with our venue?
Of course. Pass on their details and we will agree the details with them.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork so we can plan lamb, chicken or beef
If timings change on the day, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Events we cater in Totton
A menu planned around your occasion
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Totton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Work Christmas parties
- Corporate days
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Historic houses near Totton include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.5 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.6 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Caterers in Totton: venues and local tips
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Totton and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring hog roasts to 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Winfred, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by. Coming by train? The nearest station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Totton, with plenty of countryside venues nearby. Venues there may limit outside caterers, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 5 miles of Totton, wind is worth planning for: we choose a sheltered cooking spot and secure our cover.
For events in SO40, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. From High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and roast there. Being close to the A35 and A36, Totton is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Romsey (5 miles north), Southampton (5 miles east), Hythe (6 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east) and Eastleigh (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
How we compare with other caterers
Compared with a restaurant booking, you keep the event where you want it, and we bring the food. A hog roast is frequently good value for a crowd, because one whole roast feeds plenty of people. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
Why us?
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast and BBQ comparison.
Where we can cook in Totton
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level, open spot outdoors to cook
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space to serve as well as cook
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Hog roast rolls
- Potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Sausages
- Rotisserie chicken
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Options beyond pork, including lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards