Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for South Harting events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in South Harting. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in South Harting
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
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Paella party catering in South Harting, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. On the menu are churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Near South Harting, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in South Harting, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Places near South Harting
Also in South Harting
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Party venues around South Harting
South Harting is about 3 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For a party in South Harting, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around South Harting. South Harting is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from South Harting to Guildford (about 23 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Petersfield station is about 3.7 miles away. South Harting is within about a mile of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From The Square, Smithfield and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to South Harting for paella party catering include East Harting (1 mile east), Nyewood (2 miles north-east), Elsted (2 miles east), Compton (3 miles south) and Dumpford (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles north-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around South Harting includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Oakham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Ship Inn (less than half a mile west)
Questions from South Harting
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Mary & St Gabriel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How much space do you need?
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.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
For event organisers in South Harting
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Where we can cook in South Harting
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in 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