Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Meonstoke
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Meonstoke. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Meonstoke?
Meonstoke questions
Do you come out to small places like Meonstoke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Meonstoke from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How our paella party catering works in Meonstoke
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and retirement and leaving parties, with mixed paella, churros and seafood paella.
A country party near Meonstoke is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Also near Meonstoke
What else we do in Meonstoke
Who books paella party catering in Meonstoke?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
Party venues around Meonstoke
Meonstoke is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Meonstoke will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Meonstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.8 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cook at parties all over SO32. From High Street, Oxendown and Fry's Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Meonstoke for paella party catering include Corhampton (1 mile north), Exton (1 mile north), Brockbridge (1 mile south-west), Droxford (1 mile south-west) and Soberton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bucks Head pub (under half a mile north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Meonstoke is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Meonstoke
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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