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Paella party catering in Knowle, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Knowle.
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering in Knowle
Paella party catering for your party in Knowle
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for garden get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties.
In a small place like Knowle, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Knowle
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Party venues around Knowle
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Knowle and nearby villages. Knowle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Knowle to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Francis, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Knowle, we cover Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Knowle include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Knowle until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Knowle: your questions answered
Is Knowle too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Knowle?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How much does paella party catering cost in Knowle?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose paella party catering in Knowle?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Knowle, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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