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Paella Party Catering for Anthill Common events
Planning paella party catering in Anthill Common? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Anthill Common
Paella party catering in Anthill Common, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and birthday parties, serving tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Near Anthill Common, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Anthill Common
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Anthill Common
What else we do in Anthill Common
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
What affects the price in Anthill Common
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Anthill Common
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If guests are coming by rail, Portchester station is about 4.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
For event organisers in Anthill Common
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hosting a paella party in Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Anthill Common or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Anthill Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Anthill Common to Southampton (13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in PO7, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Anthill Common, we also cover Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Open spaces near Anthill Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Fox and Hounds pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Anthill Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Anthill Common
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Your questions about paella party catering in Anthill Common
How far is Anthill Common from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Anthill Common?
Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cater in Anthill Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Anthill Common is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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