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Paella party catering in Kingston, Portsmouth
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Kingston.
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering near Kingston
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How our paella party catering works in Kingston
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for birthday parties and christenings and naming days.
For a party in Kingston, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Area
- Kingston (PO1, PO3, PO4)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Kingston stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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 pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Kingston
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Kingston hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Kingston and across Portsmouth
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Kingston parties: what to know
Kingston is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Wherever your party is in the PO1 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 19 places across Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Kingston are an option if the garden is small. Thinking of a party in Alexandra Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the PO1, PO3 and PO4 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road. You’ll find Kingston on the A288, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Fratton (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north-east), Copnor (1 mile north), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west) and Landport (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Langstone Infant School (under half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Graham Arms (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.8 miles south-west)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Kingston: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Kingston?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cook near the sea around Kingston?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
More for events in Kingston
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Events we cater in Kingston
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Fratton station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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