Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Mottisfont, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Mottisfont and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Mottisfont
About our paella party catering in Mottisfont
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For anniversary celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Mottisfont suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Hosting a paella party in Mottisfont
Mottisfont is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Mottisfont will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 0.6 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (within half a mile north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in SO51, we can cook for your guests. From Mottisfont Lane, Church Lane and Hatt Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Mottisfont for paella party catering include Stonymarsh (1 mile east), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west), Kimbridge (1 mile south), Michelmersh (1 mile east) and Timsbury (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.7 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Mottisfont stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
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.
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Why choose live paella in Mottisfont?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Hampshire, including Mottisfont
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mottisfont? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Questions from Mottisfont
Do you come out to small places like Mottisfont?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Mottisfont?
The closest is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cover Mottisfont?
We do. We cook at events in Mottisfont and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Why choose paella party catering in Mottisfont?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Mottisfont:
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- 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