Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Crampmoor events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Crampmoor. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Crampmoor
How our paella party catering works in Crampmoor
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and big birthdays.
A country party near Crampmoor is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Towns and villages near Crampmoor
Other catering in Crampmoor
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Hampshire, including Crampmoor
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Crampmoor
What’s the nearest station to Crampmoor for guests?
Romsey station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Crampmoor from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Crampmoor until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or SO51 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Planning a party in Crampmoor
Crampmoor is about 1 mile north-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Parties in Crampmoor are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Crampmoor is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Romsey station is about 1.8 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Swithun's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in SO51, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Straight Mile and Crampmoor Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Crampmoor, we also cover Gosport (1 mile east), Ampfield (1 mile east), Abbotswood (1 mile west), Braishfield (1 mile north) and Knapp (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Extra (2.7 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Hunters Inn Public House (0.8 miles south-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