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Paella Party Catering in Waltham Chase
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Waltham Chase: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Waltham Chase events
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
Paella party catering in Waltham Chase, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and big birthdays, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Waltham Chase, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
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How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Waltham Chase: your questions answered
Is Waltham Chase 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.
How far is Waltham Chase from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you come to Waltham Chase?
We do. We cook at events in Waltham Chase and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Waltham Chase
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Waltham Chase, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Party venues around Waltham Chase
Waltham Chase is about 5 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Waltham Chase, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Waltham Chase Methodist Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in SO32, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on Chase Grove, Club House Lane and Sandy Hill Close. Other places close to Waltham Chase for paella party catering include Bishop's Waltham (2 miles north), Curdridge (2 miles south-west), Ashton (3 miles north), Durley Street (3 miles north-west) and Durley (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Waltham Chase include Swanmore College of Technology (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Black Dog pub (0.5 miles south)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, 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