Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Waterlooville events
Looking for paella party catering in Waterlooville? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Waterlooville
Paella party catering in Waterlooville, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. We cook vegetable paella, churros and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements.
In Waterlooville, home and the local hall are popular party venues. Live paella works at both, as long as there is outdoor or ventilated space. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Who books paella party catering in Waterlooville?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Waterlooville include Warblington Castle (4 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
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About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Waterlooville stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Waterlooville
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Waterlooville or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Waterlooville is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Saint George's, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Bedhampton station is about 2.6 miles away.
Wherever your party is in PO7 and PO8, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Denmead Queen pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Waterlooville
Also in Waterlooville
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
Children love watching the paella cook.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Waterlooville and across Hampshire
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Waterlooville questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint George's?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Waterlooville for guests?
Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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