Catering Services

Function catering for your event to succeed

Serving up a wide range of catering options

Working in conjunction with our catering partners Hardings Catering, our showground has a reputation for producing delicious, freshly prepared and enticing culinary dishes for all occasions.

Hardings Catering is one of the leading independent caterers in the South East, with over 20 years’ experience in the business and a reputation for excellence. Providing food for some of the most prestigious events across the region, menus include the finest seasonal ingredients from independent local suppliers throughout the county.

Whatever your event, the Hardings team will work alongside you to create a delightful dining experience for your guests. Specialising in all aspects of function catering, from simple breakfast buffets to lavish evening banquets, we can work with you to develop bespoke options to meet your individual requirements. Download the sample menu for inspiration.

For large-scale events, we also have established links with a wide range of mobile catering suppliers which specialise in providing on-site gourmet food to cater for all tastes.

To discuss our bespoke and mobile catering options contact us today to find out more.

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Our dedicated events team is on hand to answer your questions – don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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01444 892048

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The Event Centre staff went out of their way to help deliver the best possible experience. Nothing was too much to ask for and all our requests were met with a very positive response throughout. We would not hesitate to recommend the South of England Event Centre to other prospective clients.

Murray Stinton
Production Manager, AA Roadshow

A big Thank You to all the staff at The South of England Event Centre. They have been absolutely fantastic. Their help and support has been incredible right up to and including on the day. Nothing has been too much trouble and they couldn't do enough / more to help. Whatever your event, consider their facilities - great location, great venues, great service and you'll be sure to have a great day.

VMS Markets & Events

We are immensely grateful to have worked with you on our festival this year. It is so rare to meet people who are so dedicated and enthusiastic about their work. You have both been so incredibly kind, generous and supportive in helping us with our festival. You are both a true credit to your profession and we honestly feel so lucky to have gotten to know you and work with you both.

Jolly Good Festival

Thank you so much for all the hard work your team put into our Fiesta last Friday. It went really well, and our clients / staff had a fantastic time. The support and help provided throughout was very much appreciated and helped the event to run so smoothly. The catering team also did a fantastic job and food selection/drinks options were perfect.

Southdown Fiesta

Warners Shows organise events with all major showgrounds across England. It was a pleasure to work, from start to finish, with such a professional and helpful team on site as we launched our new event on the South of England Showground. From point of sale through to ground staff. Looking forward to returning in 2024.

Campervan Campout
Sally Dodds, Head of Events, Warners Group

The Event Centre staff went out of their way to help deliver the best possible experience. Nothing was too much to ask for and all our requests were met with a very positive response throughout. We would not hesitate to recommend the South of England Event Centre to other prospective clients.

Murray Stinton
Production Manager, AA Roadshow

A big Thank You to all the staff at The South of England Event Centre. They have been absolutely fantastic. Their help and support has been incredible right up to and including on the day. Nothing has been too much trouble and they couldn't do enough / more to help. Whatever your event, consider their facilities - great location, great venues, great service and you'll be sure to have a great day.

VMS Markets & Events

Events

Pick It Up Put It Down

Event start: 06/09/2025 9:00 am

Pick It Up Put It Down is a fitness/music festival. Crossfit exercise and fun with all proceeds going to the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance

Truckfest South East

Event start: 16/08/2025 11:00 am

A great day out and a fantastic family experience. Be amazed by Monster Trucks and Arena Stunt Shows. Meet Celebrities and Children’s Characters. Enjoy Exhilirating rides and see some incredible Trucks. Come and be part of it

FixFest

Event start: 30/08/2025 11:00 am

FixFest is the UK’s first-ever music festival dedicated to builders and tradespeople. It will bring Fix Radio’s best-loved artists to the big stage on 30th August 2025, ‘a proper festival’ that will celebrate the construction community in style

International Antiques &Collectors Fair (IACF)

Event start: 02/09/2025 9:00 am

International Antiques & Collectors Fairs Ltd (IACF) – are the organisers of the biggest and very best UK antique fairs.

Ardingly Summerfest

Event start: 06/09/2025 12:00 pm

Xplosive Events Summerfest brings together the best attractions, arena demonstrations, airshows, musical tributes and entertainment for an unforgettable family day out!

Pick It Up Put It Down

Event start: 06/09/2025 9:00 am

Pick It Up Put It Down is a fitness/music festival. Crossfit exercise and fun with all proceeds going to the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance

Truckfest South East

Event start: 16/08/2025 11:00 am

A great day out and a fantastic family experience. Be amazed by Monster Trucks and Arena Stunt Shows. Meet Celebrities and Children’s Characters. Enjoy Exhilirating rides and see some incredible Trucks. Come and be part of it

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