Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Catisfield, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Catisfield and the surrounding area.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Catisfield events
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Catisfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
About our paella party catering in Catisfield
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for family reunions and retirement celebrations.
In a place like Catisfield, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning a party in Catisfield
Catisfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Across the PO15 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Catisfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of the PO15 and PO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Bradly Road and Harcourt Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Heathfield (1 mile east), Titchfield (1 mile west), Titchfield Park (1 mile north-west), Funtley (2 miles north-east) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Knowle Hospital (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Fishermans Arms (0.5 miles north-west)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose paella party catering in Catisfield?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Catisfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Catisfield for guests?
Fareham station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we will check.
Do you cover Catisfield?
Yes, we do. Catisfield is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Step by step
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 we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Catisfield until about 9:20pm, 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Catisfield
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
- 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