Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Segensworth 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 Segensworth.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Segensworth events
Paella party catering for your party in Segensworth
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater big family gatherings and retirement celebrations, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Near Segensworth, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Segensworth questions
Do you come out to small places like Segensworth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Segensworth, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
We are set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
For event organisers in Segensworth
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Perfect for your party in Segensworth
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
After a christening at a church like St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Places near Segensworth
Other catering in Segensworth
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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 us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Parties in Segensworth: gardens, venues and local tips
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For a party in Segensworth, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Swanwick station is about 0.9 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cover parties in every part of PO15 and SO31. Whether your party is on Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Segensworth, we cover Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Segensworth include The Henry Cort Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
- 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