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Paella party catering in High Cross, Hampshire
Looking for paella party catering in High Cross? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Book paella party catering in High Cross
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in High Cross until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella party catering for your party in High Cross
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like High Cross, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Perfect for your party in High Cross
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In High Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
High Cross questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Why choose live paella in High Cross?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why High Cross hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
High Cross parties: what to know
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the GU32 area, we will come to your venue or garden. High Cross is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from High Cross to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of High Cross, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in GU32, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
What affects the price in High Cross
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in High Cross? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in High Cross
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Nearby places to High Cross
What else we do in High Cross
- 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