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Paella party catering in South Harewood, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in South Harewood.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
Planning an event in South Harewood?
Paella party catering for your party in South Harewood
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and baby celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros.
Near South Harewood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
South Harewood: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like South Harewood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is South Harewood from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we will check.
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. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Occasions we cook for in South Harewood
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Harewood
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in South Harewood is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hosting a paella party in South Harewood
South Harewood is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the SP11 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from South Harewood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
We cover parties in every part of the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. For parties just outside South Harewood, we cover Wherwell (1 mile south-west), Wherwell Wood (2 miles west), Chilbolton (2 miles south-west), Cottonworth (2 miles south-west) and Fullerton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
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A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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