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Paella party catering in Hart Plain, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Hart Plain and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering in Hart Plain
Occasions we cook for in Hart Plain
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hart Plain:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Hart Plain Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
Paella party catering in Hart Plain, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for leaving dos and retirements and big birthdays.
In a place like Hart Plain, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Places near Hart Plain
Other catering in Hart Plain
For planners, venues and organisers
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’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Hart Plain hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Hart Plain and across Hampshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hart Plain
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Hart Plain parties: what to know
Hart Plain is about 1 mile north of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Parties in Hart Plain are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Hart Plain include Warblington Castle (4.5 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.1 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO8 and PO7, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Milton Road, King's Road and Eagle Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Cowplain (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (within half a mile south-east)
Common questions in Hart Plain
What’s the nearest station to Hart Plain for guests?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Hart Plain close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
Children love watching the paella cook.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Hart Plain stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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