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Paella party catering in Crockerhill, Hampshire
Planning paella party catering in Crockerhill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Crockerhill
Paella party catering in Crockerhill, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. For retirement celebrations and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Near Crockerhill, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Crockerhill: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Crockerhill close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What space do you need to cook?
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 picture.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Parties in Crockerhill: gardens, venues and local tips
Crockerhill is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Parties in Crockerhill are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles south. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Paella party catering in PO17 is planned around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover parties in Welborne (1 mile west), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and North Boarhunt (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (1 mile west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Crockerhill
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Crockerhill stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Events in Crockerhill and across Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Nearby places to Crockerhill
Other catering in Crockerhill
Events we cater in Crockerhill
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Crockerhill:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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