Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Fareham Common events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Fareham Common.
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Fareham Common?
About our paella party catering in Fareham Common
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are tapas, churros and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations.
Parties around Fareham Common are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Your questions about paella party catering in Fareham Common
Is Fareham Common close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Fareham Common?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you come to Fareham Common?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Fareham Common is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
Children love watching the paella cook.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose paella party catering in Fareham Common?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Fareham Common stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Fareham Common and the whole of Hampshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Fareham Common parties: what to know
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Fareham Common. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Fareham Common to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 0.8 miles west. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cater parties across the PO16 and PO14 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or the roads around them. Main roads around Fareham Common include the A32, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). The countryside around Fareham Common includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harrison Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Hotel (under half a mile south)
Also near Fareham Common
Other catering in Fareham Common
- 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