Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Purbrook, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Purbrook and across Hampshire.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering for Purbrook events
About our paella party catering in Purbrook
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and family reunions, with mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Purbrook frequently happen at home or in a local hall. Paella works in either, as long as there is outdoor or ventilated space. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Events we cater in Purbrook
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
What affects the price in Purbrook
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Towns and villages near Purbrook
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Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Purbrook until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. 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?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Purbrook: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Purbrook?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Parties in Purbrook: gardens, venues and local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Purbrook or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Purbrook to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east. After a christening at a church like Church of St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the PO7 and PO6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). The countryside around Purbrook includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook include Crookhorn College (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
- 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