Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Hound events
Planning paella party catering in Hound? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Hound?
How our paella party catering works in Hound
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it’s birthday parties and baby celebrations, we will put together a menu of tapas, churros and mixed paella and more.
Near Hound, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Hound is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Hound: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Hound?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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 us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Towns and villages near Hound
Other catering in Hound
What affects the price in Hound
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Hound
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Netley station is in Hound itself.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning a party in Hound
Hound is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Hound. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Westwood Woodland Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Hound is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in SO31, we can cook for your guests. From Hound Road, Hound Road Gardens and Hound Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Butlocks Heath (1 mile north), Netley (1 mile north-west), Hamble-le-Rice (1 mile south-east), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (1 mile west). The countryside around Hound includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Netley Abbey Infant School (0.7 miles north-west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include Prince Consort Public House (0.7 miles west)
- 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