Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for The Hummicks events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in The Hummicks and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for The Hummicks events
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in The Hummicks
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We cook churros, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near The Hummicks is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Places near The Hummicks
What else we do in The Hummicks
Your questions about paella party catering in The Hummicks
Do you come out to small places like The Hummicks?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Party venues around The Hummicks
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. From the centre of The Hummicks to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. The Hummicks is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from The Hummicks to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. After a christening at a church like Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Hummicks is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in SO42, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it is light in The Hummicks until about 9:25pm, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in The Hummicks?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater in The Hummicks and Hampshire:
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near The Hummicks include Beaulieu Palace House (0.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or 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