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Paella party catering in Netley Marsh, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Netley Marsh and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Netley Marsh events
How our paella party catering works in Netley Marsh
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and family get-togethers.
Near Netley Marsh, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
For event organisers in Netley Marsh
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Netley Marsh? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Questions from Netley Marsh
Do you come out to small places like Netley Marsh?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Matthew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Generally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you cover Netley Marsh?
Yes, we do. Netley Marsh is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Netley Marsh and across Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What else we do in Netley Marsh
Events we cater in Netley Marsh
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a late-May party in Netley Marsh, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Netley Marsh? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Netley Marsh, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Netley Marsh is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Matthew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Netley Marsh, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 6 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in SO40, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Netley Marsh, we also cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
A little further out are National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Netley Marsh includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile 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