Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Canada, Hampshire
Looking for paella party catering in Canada? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for Canada events
Your questions about paella party catering in Canada
Which station should guests use for Canada?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 4.6 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
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 take the right care.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Canada.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
How our paella party catering works in Canada
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. We’re often asked to cater big family gatherings and retirement and leaving parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Canada, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Canada? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near Canada
What else we do in Canada
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Occasions we cook for in Canada
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Historic houses near Canada include Landford Manor (2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
What affects the price in Canada
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning a party in Canada
Canada is about 5 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Canada to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Canada to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Romsey station is about 4.6 miles away. Canada is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in SO51 is planned around your venue and timings. We also cook at parties in West Wellow (1 mile north), Blackhill (1 mile east), East Wellow (1 mile east), Newbridge (2 miles south) and Plaitford Green (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Rockingham Arms (within half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Canada 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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