Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Curdridge, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Curdridge: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Curdridge
About our paella party catering in Curdridge
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For anniversary celebrations and big family gatherings, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Curdridge suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why choose paella party catering in Curdridge?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Curdridge, people book us for events such as:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
For event organisers in Curdridge
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Curdridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Hampshire, including Curdridge
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer party in Curdridge stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
FAQs for Curdridge
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Curdridge?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater in Curdridge?
Yes, we do. Curdridge is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Hosting a paella party in Curdridge
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Curdridge or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Curdridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Curdridge to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Botley station is about 0.9 miles away. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32 and SO30, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Curdridge for paella party catering include Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Curdridge include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Pubs nearby include Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Places near Curdridge
Other catering in Curdridge
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. We take care of all of it.
- 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