Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Broadgate events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Broadgate and the surrounding area.
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Broadgate
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
How our paella party catering works in Broadgate
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. For christenings and naming days and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near Broadgate suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Broadgate
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Also near Broadgate
Also in Broadgate
Planning a party in Broadgate
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Broadgate and the surrounding area. Broadgate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.9 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mark, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning paella party catering in Broadgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Broadgate
Is Broadgate close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Broadgate for guests?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. 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’ll follow them.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Broadgate stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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