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Paella party catering in Blissford, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Blissford and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Blissford
What affects the price in Blissford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Blissford
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 chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country parties near Blissford suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Sunset in Blissford is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Towns and villages near Blissford
Other catering in Blissford
Planning a party in Blissford
Blissford is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Blissford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Blissford. Blissford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Blissford include Breamore House (3.8 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Blissford is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Blissford, we also cover Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (1 mile north)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
- Have cover ready for a shower
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Questions from Blissford
Is Blissford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Occasions we cook for in Blissford
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Ascension, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- 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