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Event Catering in Waterlooville
Event caterers in Waterlooville: hog roast and BBQ menus cooked at your venue, with staff to serve and clear.
- Gatherings after a service
- Staff days and client events
- Crew lunches
Caterers in Waterlooville
Who books event catering in Waterlooville?
Something for every guest
In Waterlooville, we cater all sorts of occasions. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings
- Corporate days
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Garden parties
Among the historic houses close to Waterlooville are Warblington Castle (4 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for outside caterers, so ask before you book.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Event catering in Waterlooville, served hot
A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue offers more choice. For bigger events in Waterlooville, many hosts have both, and we will help you decide. For staff days and client events and festive parties, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, rotisserie chicken and beef brisket.
Venues in Waterlooville range from village-style halls and clubs to hotels and function rooms. If yours has outdoor space, we can cater there. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Count anyone who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Our chef cooks and our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving.
Label cards for vegetarian and vegan food help guests choose.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, tents and overhanging branches
- Flat ground outdoors for the cooking
- Space to serve as well as cook
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Waterlooville
- Rotisserie chicken
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Hog roast rolls
- Spit-roast lamb
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Event catering in Waterlooville: what to know
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. From village halls to gardens and fields, events around Waterlooville suit a hog roast. Waterlooville is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cater. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a fair for a school like Hart Plain Junior School, a hog roast or barbecue stall is popular. If the day starts at a church like Saint George's, the food can be ready at a reception venue close by.
Anywhere in PO7 and PO8, we can bring the roaster to you. Whether your event is on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or a nearby road, we can set up and roast there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Purbrook (1 mile south), Havant (2 miles south-east), Horndean (2 miles north-east), Portsmouth (6 miles south) and Fareham (7 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Denmead Queen pub (under half a mile south-east)
What catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Crockery choices
For larger numbers, a hog roast is usually good value, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Which meats and sides you’d like
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Other occasions in Waterlooville
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
How the day works
Your serving time sets our timings: a hog roast needs us there hours ahead, a barbecue a little less. Either way, food is ready when you are. Around midsummer it stays light in Waterlooville until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so most summer events eat in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share the date, the place and how many.
- Choose your menu with us.
- We arrive in good time and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served at the time you chose.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Is our catering right for your event?
Compared with a traditional caterer, our food is hearty and informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book us in Waterlooville
- Cooked where you are
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
- Timed around your day
Common questions in Waterlooville
How far is Waterlooville from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Waterlooville?
Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What sort of catering do you do?
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.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you come to Waterlooville?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Which occasions do you cover?
Everything from weddings and parties to staff days, fêtes, wakes and film sets.
Do you supply china?
We bring plates; china is extra and on request.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Vegetarian and vegan choices, plus lamb or chicken if you like
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards