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Paella party catering in Crawley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Crawley.
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Crawley events
Crawley: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Crawley for guests?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
Is Crawley close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Paella party catering for your party in Crawley
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
In a small place like Crawley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Crawley until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Crawley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Planning a party in Crawley
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Crawley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Crawley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring paella party catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crawley include Winnall Moors.
- Nearby, you will find Fox And Hounds Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Crawley
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 4.5 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose live paella in Crawley?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
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.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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