Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Burkham events
Something 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 Burkham.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering in Burkham
Paella catering in Burkham, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and summer garden parties.
For a rural spot like Burkham, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Should I cook it myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Burkham hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering an event in Burkham
Burkham is about 4 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Burkham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Burkham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 4.7 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Bagmore (1 mile north-east), Bradley (1 mile south-west), Southrope (2 miles north-east), Bentworth (2 miles south) and Holt End (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burkham include Farleigh Hill.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella catering in Burkham?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
Historic houses near Burkham include Hall Place (1.9 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (2.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
Burkham questions
Is Burkham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Burkham for guests?
Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What else we do in Burkham
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Burkham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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