Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Hursley, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hursley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
Book paella party catering in Hursley
Paella party catering for your party in Hursley
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and family reunions.
A country party near Hursley is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Hursley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hosting a paella party in Hursley
Hursley is about 3 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For a party in Hursley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SO21, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Sussex Close, Heathcote Place and Port Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Hursley for paella party catering include Ladwell (1 mile south), Oliver's Battery (2 miles north-east), Compton (2 miles east), Otterbourne (2 miles south-east) and South Down (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (4 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (3.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hursley includes Twyford Down and Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hursley include Thornden School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head pub (under half a mile south)
Places near Hursley
What else we do in Hursley
Hursley: your questions answered
How far is Hursley from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Who books paella party catering in Hursley?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hursley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Tell us how many children are coming
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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