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Paella party catering in Mislingford, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Mislingford.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
Live paella party catering in Mislingford
Paella party catering in Mislingford, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. For naming days and christenings and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Mislingford, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
The process
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. For a late-May party in Mislingford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Mislingford
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Hampshire, including Mislingford
Why choose paella party catering in Mislingford?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Mislingford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4 miles west.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
FAQs for Mislingford
How far is Mislingford from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Mislingford for guests?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Parties in Mislingford: gardens, venues and local tips
Mislingford is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Mislingford and the surrounding area. Mislingford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Mislingford to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17. If your venue is just outside Mislingford, we also cover Kingsmead (1 mile south), Woodend (1 mile south-east), Hill Grove (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west) and Swanmore (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mislingford include St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck pub (0.9 miles south)
- 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