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Paella Party Catering in Cadnam
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Cadnam. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
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How our paella party catering works in Cadnam
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella for your guests.
A country party near Cadnam is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Cadnam 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.
- 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Cadnam?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Cadnam hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Cadnam: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Cadnam too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How much does paella party catering cost in Cadnam?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What affects the price in Cadnam
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose paella party catering in Cadnam?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.1 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Cadnam? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Party venues around Cadnam
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Cadnam, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Cadnam is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cadnam to Southampton (8 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Cadnam is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Cadnam, we cover Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (within half a mile west)
- 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