Scout and Hunter

G'day! Welcome to the world of Scout & Hunter: event catering with a difference. Our story is all about the perfect balance of two worlds.

​ Meet the Scout

Nova is our forager and seasonal expert. With a background as a vegan and veggie chef, she’s the one hunting down the freshest local ingredients and foraged gems across the West Country and New Forest. Her plant-focused expertise and eye for detail ensure that every plate is vibrant, ethical, and bursting with seasonal flavour. Meet the Hunter

Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, the "Hunter" brings that deep Aussie passion for flame-cooking and decades of worldly culinary experience to the table. This is where the theatre happens. We love the magic of live cooking—the crackling flames, the aromatic smoke drifting through the open air, and the satisfying click of the tongs as we work. Nova’s seasonal, scouted ingredients are the ultimate compliment to the Hunter’s fire-starting Aussie roots. The Approach

Beyond the food, we both share a no-nonsense, straight-talking, and easy approach. We keep things clear and simple, making the planning of your event a total pleasure rather than a chore. We specialise in bespoke culinary ideas that are always crowd-pleasing, effortlessly entertaining, and refreshingly detailed. Whether we’re the main feature or working in the background, we’re here to make sure your celebration is exactly what you want it to be.

We love hosting events. That is what we do. Dietary Requirements & Preferences

At Scout & Hunter, we believe everyone deserves to enjoy incredible food at your celebration. We cater for all dietary requirements, preferences, intolerances, and allergens with the same care and creativity we bring to every dish. Whether your guests are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or have specific religious or cultural dietary needs, we've got you covered. Every dish is clearly labelled, and we maintain detailed dietary matrices to ensure safe, worry-free serv

We're incredibly fortunate to be on the doorstep of the New Forest, where some of the finest produce in the country is grown, reared, and crafted. From award-winning cheeses to exceptional meats from New Forest Pastures butchers, we have access to the very best ingredients right on our doorstep.

90% of our products are locally sourced, and we're proud to have been awarded the New Forest Marque in recognition of our commitment to championing local producers. Everything we serve is fresh, handmade, and always locally sourced—because we believe great food starts with great ingredients, and there's nowhere better to find them than right here in our backyard.

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Slow & Low smoking and flame-roasted cooking are at the heart of what we do. We cook over open flames using oak and apple wood alongside premium lumpwood charcoal, creating a beautifully balanced smoky flavour that elevates both vegetables and meats to something truly special.

Grills & Thrills is where the real excitement happens—live-fire BBQ cooking over glowing coals. From sizzling steaks and juicy burgers to charred vegetables and smoky seafood, we bring the energy and spectacle of the grill straight to your event. It's fast, flavourful, and full of theatre, with every dish cooked to order in front of your guests.

Our sides, salads, and trimmings are every bit as impressive as our mains. Locally sourced, lovingly prepared, and thoroughly contemporary, every dish is finished to an exquisite standard that never fails to wow your guests.

​ A cut above

We feel honoured to be invited to be part of your special day. Every menu we create is fully bespoke and tailored to your event—if there's a dish you've tasted or an idea you'd love to bring to life, just let us know and we'll make it happen.

Scout & Hunter brings stylish, impressive catering to all occasions. From intimate gatherings to weddings for up to 200 guests, as well as corporate events, festivals, sporting days, and golf tournaments—whatever the celebration, we'll deliver an unforgettable culinary experience.

Scout & Hunter is an adaptable catering team, working in a variety of settings from our pop-up kitchen.

The best bit? If you'd love to book our catering, you don't have to compromise on your venue.

​​​ Catering locations through Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and the New Forest

With so much choice, you might not know where to start!

At Scout & Hunter, we believe everyone deserves to enjoy incredible food at your celebration. We cater for all dietary requirements, preferences, intolerances, and allergens with the same care and creativity we bring to every dish.

Whether your guests are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or have specific religious or cultural dietary needs, we've got you covered. We work closely with you to understand every guest's requirements and create dishes that are just as delicious and beautifully presented as our signature menus.

Every dish is clearly labelled, and we maintain detailed dietary matrices to ensure safe, worry-free service for you and your guests. No substitutions, no compromises—just great food that everyone can enjoy together.