Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Matchams events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Matchams and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for Matchams events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How our paella party catering works in Matchams
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For wakes and celebrations of life and big birthdays, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella and more.
In a small place like Matchams, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Planning paella party catering in Matchams? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Matchams
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Matchams?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we will check.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Matchams until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Matchams, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Occasions we cook for in Matchams
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Matchams:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
Parks such as Avon Heath Country Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Hosting a paella party in Matchams
Matchams is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Matchams, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Matchams is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Matchams to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Historic houses near Matchams include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Matchams is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in BH24, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Maple Walk, Ash Tree Close and Sycamore Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Avon Castle (1 mile north-east), St Ives (1 mile north), St Leonards (1 mile north-west) and Ashley Heath (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles north-east), Lymington (12 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill and Blashford Lakes.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Places near Matchams
Also in Matchams
- 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