Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in East Wellow
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in East Wellow: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for East Wellow events
Common questions in East Wellow
What’s the nearest station to East Wellow for guests?
Romsey station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cover East Wellow?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including East Wellow. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Paella party catering in East Wellow, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life, with tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near East Wellow, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Nearby places to East Wellow
More for events in East Wellow
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in East Wellow? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for 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.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in East Wellow, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning a party in East Wellow
East Wellow is about 4 miles south-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in East Wellow. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from East Wellow to Southampton (8 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near East Wellow are an option if the garden is small. After a christening at a church like Church of St Margaret, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of East Wellow, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across SO51. That could mean a party in a garden on Fielders Way, Crosfield Close and The Drive. We also cook at parties in Blackhill (1 mile south-west), West Wellow (1 mile north-west), Canada (1 mile west), Wigley (2 miles south-east) and Ower (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (4 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (2.9 miles east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles south-east). The countryside around East Wellow includes Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Embley (1.6 miles north-east)
Occasions we cook for in East Wellow
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Wellow and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (2.8 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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