Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Shedfield
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shedfield: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Shedfield
Paella party catering in Shedfield, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook churros, tapas and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Shedfield is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Questions from Shedfield
What’s the nearest station to Shedfield for guests?
Botley station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Is Shedfield close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you come to Shedfield?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Shedfield and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Parties in Shedfield: gardens, venues and local tips
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Shedfield or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Shedfield includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Samuel's Rest pub (within half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Shedfield
Other catering in Shedfield
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
For event organisers in Shedfield
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Shedfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Shedfield until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
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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Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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