Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Funtley, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Funtley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Funtley
How our paella party catering works in Funtley
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and birthday parties.
A country party near Funtley is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Hosting a paella party in Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the PO15 area, we can bring the pans to you. Funtley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in PO15, PO17 and PO16, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (within half a mile east)
Also near Funtley
Also in Funtley
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Funtley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Funtley: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Funtley?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Funtley too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Who books paella party catering in Funtley?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
In Funtley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St Francis, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- 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