Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Wickham Common events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wickham Common and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Wickham Common?
Paella party catering for your party in Wickham Common
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Typical bookings include family reunions and anniversary celebrations, serving tapas, vegetable paella and churros.
In a small place like Wickham Common, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Wickham Common is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Wickham Common
What’s the nearest station to Wickham Common for guests?
Fareham station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Is Wickham Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
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Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Planning a party in Wickham Common
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Wickham Common and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.8 miles south.
We cook at parties all over PO17 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Wickham Common for paella party catering include Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Wickham Common include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins ready
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Wickham Common and across Hampshire
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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