Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Hensting events
Planning paella party catering in Hensting? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Hensting
Events we cater in Hensting
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hensting, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
Paella party catering in Hensting, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. On the menu are mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we are frequently booked for family reunions and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Near Hensting, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
What else we do in Hensting
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Hensting stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get 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.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Hensting hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have bins ready
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Hensting: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hensting too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Do you cater in Hensting?
Yes, we do. Hensting is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Party venues around Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Hensting, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Hensting to Southampton (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Shawford station is about 2.2 miles away.
Wherever your party is in SO50, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Hensting, we also cover Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hensting include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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