Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Haslar
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Haslar.
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Haslar
Paella party catering in Haslar, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Whether it is naming days and christenings and milestone birthdays, we can cook churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Haslar suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Hosting a paella party in Haslar
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For a party in Haslar, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Haslar to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Francis, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
For paella party catering in PO12, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Haslar include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fighting Cocks pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Where we can cook in Haslar
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Haslar until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Questions from Haslar
Which station should guests use for Haslar?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Haslar?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Events we cater in Haslar
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Haslar book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Local halls and clubs near Haslar are an option if the garden is small.
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For event organisers in Haslar
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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