Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Little Somborne, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Little Somborne and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Little Somborne
Paella party catering in Little Somborne, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. On the menu are tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
Near Little Somborne, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Common questions in Little Somborne
Is Little Somborne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Little Somborne close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How much does paella party catering cost in Little Somborne?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Little Somborne until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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 from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan seats for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Towns and villages near Little Somborne
Also in Little Somborne
What affects the price in Little Somborne
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Parties in Little Somborne: gardens, venues and local tips
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Little Somborne will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Little Somborne to Southampton (12 miles away).
We cover parties in every part of SO20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
Who books paella party catering in Little Somborne?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Little Somborne, people book us for occasions like:
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like All Saints Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
Where we can cook in Little Somborne
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Little Somborne
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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