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Paella party catering in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hamble-le-Rice and across Hampshire.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Hamble-le-Rice events
Paella party catering in Hamble-le-Rice, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for baby celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties.
Parties around Hamble-le-Rice are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Hamble-le-Rice hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
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FAQs for Hamble-le-Rice
Which station should guests use for Hamble-le-Rice?
The closest is Hamble station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How far is Hamble-le-Rice from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is my garden big enough?
Generally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Hamble-le-Rice, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
For event organisers in Hamble-le-Rice
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Hamble-le-Rice
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 Hamble-le-Rice, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Thinking of a party in Hamble Common? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Hamble-le-Rice
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Hamble-le-Rice parties: what to know
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hamble-le-Rice. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Hamble station is about 0.8 miles away. Hamble-le-Rice is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close. Main roads around Hamble-le-Rice include the B3397, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside Hamble-le-Rice, we cover Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hamble-le-Rice include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hamble-le-Rice include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Ye Old White Harte Public House (less than half a mile east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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