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Paella Party Catering for Hardley events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hardley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Hardley
About our paella party catering in Hardley
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Hardley. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and christenings and naming days, with tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Hardley suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why choose paella party catering in Hardley?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Hardley:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.1 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Hardley
Also in Hardley
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Hardley until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose live paella in Hardley?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hardley
- Events in Hardley and across Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hardley
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Common questions in Hardley
Do you come out to small places like Hardley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Hardley?
Netley station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Party venues around Hardley
Hardley is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Hardley, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hardley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Anne, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.3 miles north-east. Hardley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Harrier Way, Harrier Green and Falconer Court or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Little Holbury (1 mile south), Holbury (1 mile south), Frostlane (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south) and Blackfield (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Hardley include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hardley include Manor Church of England Infant School (within half a mile south)
- 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