Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Lee-on-the-Solent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Lee-on-the-Solent. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
About our paella party catering in Lee-on-the-Solent
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For wakes and memorial gatherings and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
Around Lee-on-the-Solent, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Planning a party in Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Lee-on-the-Solent, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lee-on-the-Solent. Lee-on-the-Solent is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lee-on-the-Solent to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Lee-on-the-Solent include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles north. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO13. From High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Lee-on-the-Solent for paella party catering include Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
What affects the price in Lee-on-the-Solent
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella party catering in Lee-on-the-Solent? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. 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.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Lee-on-the-Solent questions
Which station should guests use for Lee-on-the-Solent?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is Lee-on-the-Solent close to London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you come to Lee-on-the-Solent?
We do. We cook at events in Lee-on-the-Solent and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
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The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Lee-on-the-Solent, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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 from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Lee-on-the-Solent, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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