Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Toothill
Planning paella party catering in Toothill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering near Toothill
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Paella party catering in Toothill, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are vegetable paella, tapas and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and milestone birthdays.
In a small place like Toothill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Toothill hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Toothill and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Parties in Toothill: gardens, venues and local tips
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Toothill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Toothill. Toothill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Toothill can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Toothill is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cook at parties all over SO51. Nearby, we also cater parties in Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (1.8 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Toothill, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll 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.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Toothill
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Your questions about paella party catering in Toothill
What’s the nearest station to Toothill for guests?
Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Perfect for your party in Toothill
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Toothill and Hampshire:
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
More for events in Toothill
- 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