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Paella Party Catering in Allbrook
Planning paella party catering in Allbrook? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Allbrook
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Allbrook and the whole of Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Allbrook
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for family reunions and engagement and anniversary parties.
For a party in Allbrook, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Allbrook until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Allbrook parties: what to know
Allbrook is about 1 mile east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For a party in Allbrook, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Allbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, Chandlers Ford station is about 1.3 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St. Peter's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SO53, SO50 and SO21, we can bring paella party catering to you. Your party could be at a home on Verona Road, Apollo Road and Boyatt Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Boyatt Wood (1 mile south), Highbridge (1 mile east), Lord's Wood (1 mile east), Chandler's Ford (1 mile west) and Hiltingbury (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (5 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.4 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Allbrook include Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west) and Thornden School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Otter pub (0.7 miles north)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Allbrook: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Allbrook for guests?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
How far is Allbrook from London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Occasions we cook for in Allbrook
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Allbrook and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Historic houses near Allbrook include South Stoneham House (3.7 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- 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