Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Droxford
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Droxford.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Droxford
Paella party catering in Droxford, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For garden parties and summer barbecues and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Droxford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Droxford: your questions answered
How far is Droxford from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Droxford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
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How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Droxford 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO32 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Droxford
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Droxford book us for events such as:
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary and All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Party venues around Droxford
Droxford is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Droxford or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Droxford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
We cook at parties all over SO32. Local streets include High Street, Union Lane and The Park; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Droxford for paella party catering include Brockbridge (1 mile north-east), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Soberton (1 mile south), Corhampton (1 mile north) and Exton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Droxford include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Bakers Arms (within half a mile east)
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Droxford and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
- 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