Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Abshot events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Abshot.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Abshot events
How our paella party catering works in Abshot
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas.
In a small place like Abshot, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Abshot parties: what to know
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Abshot, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in PO14, we can bring paella party catering to you. If your venue is just outside Abshot, we also cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Abshot until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Hampshire, including Abshot
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from Abshot
Can you cook near the sea around Abshot?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Abshot close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater in Abshot?
We do. Abshot is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does paella party catering cost in Abshot?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Also in Abshot
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff