Portsmouth · England
Paella Party Catering for Baffins 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 in Baffins.
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Baffins?
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Baffins until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Baffins, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and street and neighbourhood parties, serving vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a party in Baffins, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Baffins (PO3, PO4, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Baffins parties: what to know
Baffins is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Across the PO3 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 19 places across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Cuthbert, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Baffins can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in PO3, PO4 and PO2, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Byron Road, James Road and Dover Road or the roads around them. With the A288 close by, Baffins is easy for us to reach for your party. Other places close to Baffins for paella party catering include Copnor (1 mile north-west), Kingston (1 mile south-west), Fratton (1 mile south-west), Portsmouth (1 mile west) and North End (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north-west), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and Southsea (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Baffins include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Miltoncross Academy (0.5 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Baffins pub (less than half a mile north)
Occasions we cook for in Baffins
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Baffins and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
Parks such as Alexandra Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
What else we do in Baffins
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Questions from Baffins
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Cuthbert?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Baffins for guests?
Fratton station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Baffins.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Portsmouth, including Baffins
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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