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Paella Party Catering in Bridgemary
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Bridgemary and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Bridgemary events
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Paella party catering in Bridgemary, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and big birthdays.
Parties around Bridgemary are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Bridgemary hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Bridgemary is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Bridgemary? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bridgemary? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Also near Bridgemary
Other catering in Bridgemary
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Who books paella party catering in Bridgemary?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Bridgemary:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Parties in Bridgemary: gardens, venues and local tips
Bridgemary is about 1 mile north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO13, we can bring the pans to you. Bridgemary is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Bridgemary to Southampton (12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Matthew's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the PO13 and PO12 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Camp Road, Copse Lane and Agnew Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Rowner (1 mile north-west), Peel Common (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east), Crofton (1 mile west) and Gosport (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Search (2.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Bridgemary includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bridgemary School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon pub (0.5 miles south)
Questions from Bridgemary
We’re having a ceremony at St Matthew's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Bridgemary?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
How much does paella party catering cost in Bridgemary?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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