Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Boorley Green, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Boorley Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
Live paella party catering in Boorley Green
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
About our paella party catering in Boorley Green
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We’re often asked to cater birthday parties and retirement celebrations, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a place like Boorley Green, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Where we can cook in Boorley Green
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Events we cater in Boorley Green
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Boorley Green include South Stoneham House (4.3 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Hosting a paella party in Boorley Green
Boorley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the SO32 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Boorley Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
After a christening at a church like St Luke's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Hedge End station is about 0.7 miles away. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in SO32 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Braxells Road, Bushy Dene Road and Harper Road. If your venue is just outside Boorley Green, we also cover Durley (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile south), Horton Heath (2 miles north-west), Curdridge (2 miles east) and Fair Oak (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (3.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Boorley Green includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west) and Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Boorley Green stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Boorley Green: your questions answered
How far is Boorley Green from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Boorley Green?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Towns and villages near Boorley Green
Also in Boorley Green
- 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