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Paella party catering in St Cross, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in St Cross: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near St Cross
Why choose live paella in St Cross?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Paella party catering in St Cross, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Around St Cross, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in St Cross is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
St Cross questions
We’re having a ceremony at St. Cross Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for St Cross?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Planning a party in St Cross
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Parties in St Cross are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Winchester station is about 1.3 miles away. Thinking of a party in St. Cross Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cater parties across the SO22 and SO23 postcode area. Streets in the area include Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to St Cross for paella party catering include Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Schools near St Cross include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bell Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
Who books paella party catering in St Cross?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in St Cross book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St. Cross Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What affects the price in St Cross
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use 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