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Paella party catering in Ower, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ower and across Hampshire.
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
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Events we cater in Ower
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Historic houses near Ower include Landford Manor (4.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
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Paella party catering for your party in Ower
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. We cook churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for family get-togethers and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Ower suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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Parties in Ower: gardens, venues and local tips
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Ower, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ower. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Totton station, about 3 miles south-east. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Ower can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Ower is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in SO51, we can cook for your guests. Your party could be at a home on Romsey Road and Salisbury Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Ower, we cover Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Ower is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Events in Ower and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
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What affects the price in Ower
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Questions from Ower
What’s the nearest station to Ower for guests?
Totton station, about 3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ower.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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