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Paella Party Catering in Upper Swanmore
Planning paella party catering in Upper Swanmore? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Upper Swanmore events
Paella party catering in Upper Swanmore, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it’s family get-togethers and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Near Upper Swanmore, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Upper Swanmore: your questions answered
How far is Upper Swanmore from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Barnabas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Places near Upper Swanmore
Other catering in Upper Swanmore
Occasions we cook for in Upper Swanmore
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upper Swanmore book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Barnabas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Swanmore
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Upper Swanmore stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Upper Swanmore? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Party venues around Upper Swanmore
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Upper Swanmore will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 4.4 miles south-west.
Anywhere in SO32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Upper Swanmore, we also cover Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). The countryside around Upper Swanmore includes St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
- 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