Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Durford Wood events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Durford Wood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Durford Wood events
FAQs for Durford Wood
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Durford Wood close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Paella party catering in Durford Wood, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. For milestone birthdays and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Durford Wood suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, 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 big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Durford Wood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Durford Wood
Also in Durford Wood
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Durford Wood and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Durford Wood parties: what to know
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Durford Wood to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 1 mile north. Durford Wood is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU33 and GU31 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Durford Wood for paella party catering include West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby, you’ll find Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Who books paella party catering in Durford Wood?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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