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Paella party catering in Fair Oak, Hampshire
Planning paella party catering in Fair Oak? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella party catering in Fair Oak
Paella party catering for your party in Fair Oak
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Typical bookings include big birthdays and christenings and naming days, with seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella.
For a party in Fair Oak, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Hosting a paella party in Fair Oak
Fair Oak is about 2 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Fair Oak. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 2.2 miles south. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (3.9 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in SO50, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Dean Road, Witt Road and Sandy Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Horton Heath (1 mile south), Wintershill (2 miles east), Durley (2 miles south-east), Lower Upham (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (13 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (9 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Fair Oak include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (within half a mile south) and Wyvern Technology College (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old George Public House (under half a mile north)
Places near Fair Oak
Other catering in Fair Oak
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We are set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Common questions in Fair Oak
What’s the nearest station to Fair Oak for guests?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Thomas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Occasions we cook for in Fair Oak
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Fair Oak, people book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Saint Thomas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Fair Oak until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Fair Oak
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fair Oak? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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