Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Catherington, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Catherington and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Catherington
Paella party catering in Catherington, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Whether it’s summer garden parties and baby celebrations, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Catherington suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Catherington is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm 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.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Catherington?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Catherington and the whole of Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Party venues around Catherington
Catherington is about 2 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. From the centre of Catherington to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Catherington to Southampton (17 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Catherington, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in PO8, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Glamorgan Road, Wrexham Grove and White Dirt Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Clanfield (1 mile north), Lovedean (2 miles south-west), Horndean (2 miles south), Wecock Farm (2 miles south-west) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Catherington include Horndean Technology College (1.2 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Other catering in Catherington
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Your questions about paella party catering in Catherington
Which station should guests use for Catherington?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
- 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