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Paella Party Catering in Northney
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 Northney.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Northney
Paella party catering in Northney, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
A country party near Northney is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Where we can cook in Northney
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
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The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Northney stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Northney questions
Can you cook near the sea around Northney?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Northney.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price paella party catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Northney, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Northney parties: what to know
Northney is about 3 miles south-east of Havant, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Northney, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Northney is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Northney to Southampton (20 miles away).
Historic houses near Northney include Warblington Castle (1.1 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, Warblington station is about 1.7 miles away. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Anywhere in PO11, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include Northney Lane, Spinnaker Grange and Northney Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in North Hayling (1 mile south), Warblington (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile south-west) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Northney include Hayling Billy.
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Inn (1 mile north-west)
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Events in Northney and across Hampshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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