Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Shawford
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shawford.
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Shawford
Paella party catering in Shawford, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
A country party near Shawford is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Planning a party in Shawford
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Shawford or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Shawford has its own station, Shawford station.
We cover parties in every part of SO21 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Shawford Road and Pearson Lane. For parties just outside Shawford, we cover Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Shawford include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Bridge Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Questions from Shawford
How far is Shawford from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Shawford for guests?
Shawford has its own station: Shawford station.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability straight away.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much does paella party catering cost in Shawford?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
For event organisers in Shawford
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose paella party catering in Shawford?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shawford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Thinking of a party in St. Cross Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Shawford and across Hampshire
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Shawford until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Shawford? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Also near Shawford
Other catering in Shawford
- 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