Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Ashton
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Ashton.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Ashton?
About our paella catering in Ashton
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Ashton. Whether it’s garden get-togethers and christenings and family gatherings, we can cook mixed paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Ashton, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Ashton stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SO32 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Give us separate numbers for children
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
What else we do in Ashton
Common questions in Ashton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Ashton from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning live paella in Ashton
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Ashton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (8 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Botley station is about 4 miles away.
Anywhere in SO32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Ashton include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
Who books paella catering in Ashton?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bishops Waltham Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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