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Paella party catering in Anmore, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Anmore.
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Anmore
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Anmore? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella party catering for your party in Anmore
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Anmore. We are often asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Near Anmore, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
What affects the price in Anmore
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Anmore until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Common questions in Anmore
Is Anmore too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at The Mead End: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Parties in Anmore: gardens, venues and local tips
Anmore is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Anmore, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Anmore. Anmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Bedhampton station is about 4 miles away.
Wherever your party is in PO7, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Anmore Road and Soake Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Anmore, we cover Wecock Farm (1 mile east), Denmead (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north-east), Horndean (2 miles east) and Anthill Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles north-east). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Anmore include The Cowplain School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Who books paella party catering in Anmore?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Anmore, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Mead End, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
Nearby places to Anmore
Also in Anmore
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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