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Paella Party Catering in Eastleigh
Looking for paella party catering in Eastleigh? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Eastleigh
Paella party catering in Eastleigh, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For christenings and naming days and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Garden parties are a favourite in Eastleigh, and a hall or club works if the garden does not. We just need a level spot to cook. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Eastleigh hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
Parties in Eastleigh: gardens, venues and local tips
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Across the SO50 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
If guests are coming by rail, Eastleigh station is in Eastleigh itself. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Resurrection, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A335 and B3033, Eastleigh is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. If your venue is just outside Eastleigh, we also cover Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (within half a mile west). The countryside around Eastleigh includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Eastleigh include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Wagon Works pub (under half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Eastleigh until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Your questions about paella party catering in Eastleigh
What’s the nearest station to Eastleigh for guests?
Eastleigh station, in Eastleigh itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Who books paella party catering in Eastleigh?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Eastleigh:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
Parks such as Lakeside Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Towns and villages near Eastleigh
More for events in Eastleigh
- 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