Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in The Hangers, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across The Hangers and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in The Hangers?
Paella party catering in The Hangers, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
Country parties near The Hangers suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why The Hangers hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Hampshire, including The Hangers
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in The Hangers
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever you’re celebrating in The Hangers, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
For event organisers in The Hangers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in The Hangers: gardens, venues and local tips
The Hangers is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the SO32 area, we can cook for your guests. The Hangers is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from The Hangers to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring paella party catering to you. Other places close to The Hangers for paella party catering include Dean (1 mile west), Upper Swanmore (1 mile south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south) and Droxford (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around The Hangers includes Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2 miles south)
FAQs for The Hangers
Do you come out to small places like The Hangers?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is The Hangers from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How much does paella party catering cost in The Hangers?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in The Hangers is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Where we can cook in The Hangers
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in The Hangers
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
Places near The Hangers
Also in The Hangers
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We are set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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