Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Priddy's Hard events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Priddy's Hard.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Live paella party catering in Priddy's Hard
Where we can cook in Priddy's Hard
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
How our paella party catering works in Priddy's Hard
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and retirement celebrations, serving churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Priddy's Hard, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Priddy's Hard: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Priddy's Hard?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
For event organisers in Priddy's Hard
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Priddy's Hard? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Priddy's Hard and across Hampshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Priddy's Hard stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Priddy's Hard
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Priddy's Hard, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
Parties in Priddy's Hard: gardens, venues and local tips
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Priddy's Hard, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Priddy's Hard can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. If guests are coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1 mile away. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in PO12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Priddy's Hard for paella party catering include Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Priddy's Hard include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
- 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