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Paella party catering in Hundred Acres, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hundred Acres and across Hampshire.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Hundred Acres?
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
About our paella party catering in Hundred Acres
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Hundred Acres suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Hundred Acres
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Hundred Acres questions
Which station should guests use for Hundred Acres?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Hundred Acres?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Hundred Acres?
We do. Hundred Acres 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 provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Also near Hundred Acres
Other catering in Hundred Acres
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
For event organisers in Hundred Acres
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Hundred Acres, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hosting a paella party in Hundred Acres
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Hundred Acres, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Occasions we cook for in Hundred Acres
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 3.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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