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Paella Party Catering for North Hayling events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in North Hayling and across Hampshire.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in North Hayling?
Paella party catering in North Hayling, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We’re frequently asked to cater family get-togethers and big birthdays, serving seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near North Hayling suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in North Hayling
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your party in North Hayling
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for in North Hayling and Hampshire:
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in North Hayling until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in North Hayling and across Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
North Hayling parties: what to know
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Parties in North Hayling are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. North Hayling is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Eames Farm typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cook at parties all over PO11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside North Hayling, we also cover Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
FAQs for North Hayling
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for North Hayling?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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More for events in North Hayling
- 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