Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Owslebury events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Owslebury: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering for Owslebury events
How our paella party catering works in Owslebury
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We cook seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater christenings and naming days and wakes and memorial gatherings.
A country party near Owslebury is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Owslebury until about 9:25pm, 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Owslebury
Other catering in Owslebury
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Count adults and children separately
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Owslebury: your questions answered
Is Owslebury close to London?
About 61 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: 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.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Owslebury: gardens, venues and local tips
Owslebury is about 4 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Owslebury, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Owslebury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in SO21, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Beech Grove, Main Road and Pitcot Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north), Baybridge (1 mile south-east), Hensting (1 mile south-west), Morestead (1 mile north) and Lane End (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (4 miles north-west), Gosport (15 miles south), Eastleigh (4 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (13 miles south-east) and Totton (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and The Gurkha Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Ship Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Who books paella party catering in Owslebury?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Shawford station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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