Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Owslebury Bottom
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Owslebury Bottom. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Owslebury Bottom
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Paella party catering in Owslebury Bottom, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For birthday parties and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
Near Owslebury Bottom, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Why choose live paella in Owslebury Bottom?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Owslebury Bottom and the whole of Hampshire
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Owslebury Bottom 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Owslebury Bottom
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Owslebury Bottom, people book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Your questions about paella party catering in Owslebury Bottom
Which station should guests use for Owslebury Bottom?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
How far is Owslebury Bottom from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Parties in Owslebury Bottom: gardens, venues and local tips
Owslebury Bottom is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Owslebury Bottom will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 2.7 miles west.
Wherever your party is in SO21, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Owslebury (1 mile south), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Morestead (1 mile north), Hensting (1 mile south-west) and Lane End (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (5 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (3.5 miles north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Owslebury Bottom includes Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (0.6 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What affects the price in Owslebury Bottom
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Owslebury Bottom, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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