Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Bar End events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bar End and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Bar End
FAQs for Bar End
How far is Bar End from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Bar End?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Paella party catering in Bar End, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For retirement celebrations and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and tapas.
Near Bar End, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Bar End and the whole of Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Bar End, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning a party in Bar End
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO23, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bar End to Southampton (10 miles away).
Thinking of a party in St. Cross Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Anywhere in SO23 and SO21, we can bring paella party catering to you. That could mean a party in a garden on Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road or the roads around them. Bar End is on the A31, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Bar End for paella party catering include Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (within half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Bar End include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Bar End include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Heart in Hand pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Bar End
Other catering in Bar End
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Why choose paella party catering in Bar End?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Bar End:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- 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