Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Upper Burgate, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Upper Burgate. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Upper Burgate
Paella party catering in Upper Burgate, cooked live
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 garden get-togethers and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Upper Burgate suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Who books paella party catering in Upper Burgate?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (1.6 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Events in Upper Burgate and across Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in Upper Burgate
Is Upper Burgate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Woodgreen Methodist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater in Upper Burgate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Upper Burgate. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
We are set up before guests arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Planning a party in Upper Burgate
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Upper Burgate, and we will plan access and set-up. Upper Burgate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Woodgreen Methodist Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
- Schools near Upper Burgate include Fordingbridge Infant School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bat and Ball pub (0.9 miles north)
Also near Upper Burgate
More for events in Upper Burgate
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Upper Burgate stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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