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Paella party catering in Curbridge, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Curbridge and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Curbridge
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How our paella party catering works in Curbridge
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Curbridge. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we are often booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Parties around Curbridge are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Curbridge hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Curbridge
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Curbridge
Also in Curbridge
Curbridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Curbridge for guests?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Curbridge?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Curbridge, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Curbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Curbridge?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Curbridge, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Botley station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Curbridge parties: what to know
Curbridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Curbridge, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Curbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO30, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Tanners Brook Close, Loddon Close and Oakhanger Close. If your venue is just outside Curbridge, we also cover Curdridge (1 mile north), Botley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (3 miles north-west), Waltham Chase (3 miles north-east) and Durley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (10 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Curbridge includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Local pubs include Horse and Jockey pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Let the neighbours know
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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