Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Hyde, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hyde: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Hyde
About our paella party catering in Hyde
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Around Hyde, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a party in Hyde
Hyde is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO23 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Hyde is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hyde has its own station, Winchester station. Parks such as St. Cross Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
For paella party catering in SO23, SO22 and SO20, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on Elm Road, Swan Lane and City Road. For parties just outside Hyde, we cover Abbotts Barton (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south-east) and Bar End (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Hyde include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Peter Symonds College (within half a mile west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King Alfred pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Hyde
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Also near Hyde
What else we do in Hyde
Where we can cook in Hyde
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hyde
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Perfect for your party in Hyde
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like St Bartholomew's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from Hyde
Which station should guests use for Hyde?
Winchester station, in Hyde itself.
Can you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability straight away.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Hyde? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Hyde stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Read more
- 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