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Paella party catering in Everton, Hampshire
Looking for paella party catering in Everton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Everton events
How our paella party catering works in Everton
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Popular choices include tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Everton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Everton hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Everton
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Everton
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Planning a party in Everton
Everton is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Everton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Everton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Everton to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Everton is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
We cater parties across SO41 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Old Christchurch Road, Westfield Gardens and Laburnum Drive or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lymore (1 mile south), Milford on Sea (1 mile south), Pennington (1 mile east), Lower Pennington (2 miles east) and Keyhaven (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles west), Ringwood (11 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (3 miles west).
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Everton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include Priestlands School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile east)
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Towns and villages near Everton
What else we do in Everton
For event organisers in Everton
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Questions from Everton
Do you come out to small places like Everton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come to Everton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Everton and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Everton stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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 is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Events we cater in Everton
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Everton book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, Lymington Town station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
- 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