Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Hawkley, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hawkley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Hawkley?
Paella party catering in Hawkley, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. For family get-togethers and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
Near Hawkley, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hawkley hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Hawkley and across Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Hawkley
Other catering in Hawkley
What affects the price in Hawkley
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Hawkley
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hawkley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hawkley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Liss station is about 2.1 miles away. Hawkley is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU33 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Hawkley includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (within half a mile north-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Hawkley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose paella party catering in Hawkley?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
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 talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hawkley
Is Hawkley close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Hawkley?
Liss station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
- 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