Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Tapnage events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Tapnage. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in Tapnage
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella party catering in Tapnage, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Tapnage. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Tapnage is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Why choose live paella in Tapnage?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Tapnage and the whole of Hampshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Tapnage until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
FAQs for Tapnage
How far is Tapnage from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook near the sea around Tapnage?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We will check availability right away.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Hosting a paella party in Tapnage
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Tapnage, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Tapnage is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Tapnage to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cook at parties all over the PO17 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Tapnage, we also cover Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Tapnage includes Swanwick Lakes.
Where we can cook in Tapnage
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Nearby places to Tapnage
What else we do in Tapnage
What affects the price in Tapnage
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Planning paella party catering in Tapnage? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just 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