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Paella party catering in Gosport, Hampshire
Looking for paella party catering in Gosport? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Gosport
Paella party catering for your party in Gosport
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We are often asked to cater milestone birthdays and naming days and christenings, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella.
Near Gosport, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Parties in Gosport: gardens, venues and local tips
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Parties in Gosport are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Chandlers Ford station is about 2.6 miles away.
Anywhere in SO51, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Gosport, we also cover Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Gosport include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Your questions about paella party catering in Gosport
How far is Gosport from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Is Gosport too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Why choose live paella in Gosport?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Gosport hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Gosport and the whole of Hampshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Gosport
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Gosport and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mark, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Gosport
What else we do in Gosport
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Gosport stays light until about 9:25pm 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Gosport
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Gosport? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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