Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Havant, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Havant.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Havant
How our paella party catering works in Havant
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For retirement celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a town like Havant, a garden party is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden doesn’t. All we need is a level cooking spot. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Hosting a paella party in Havant
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Havant and the surrounding area. Havant is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Havant to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Francis, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (1.5 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Paella party catering in PO9, PO11 and PO7 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Havant include the A27 and A3(M), so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Havant, we also cover Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has lots of places to hold a party.
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Havant College (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Havant
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Towns and villages near Havant
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Havant: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Havant?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How much does paella party catering cost in Havant?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Why choose paella party catering in Havant?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Havant and Hampshire:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Havant station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Havant stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
For event organisers in Havant
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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