Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Cliddesden, Hampshire
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Cliddesden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering in Cliddesden
Occasions we cook for in Cliddesden
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Cliddesden include The Vyne (4.8 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
About our paella catering in Cliddesden
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. For company summer parties and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella and more.
In a hamlet or village like Cliddesden, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Cliddesden and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Paella catering around Cliddesden
Cliddesden is about 2 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Cliddesden. Cliddesden is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Cliddesden to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Leonard, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 2.2 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Station Road, Church Lane and Hoopersmead; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Cliddesden for paella catering include Viables (1 mile north), Eastrop (2 miles north), Ellisfield (2 miles south), Oakridge (2 miles north) and Upper Common (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.9 miles north-east) and Festival Place (2 miles north). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include Brighton Hill Community School (1 mile north-west) and Coppice Spring School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
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, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Cliddesden until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Cliddesden
How far is Cliddesden from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Hackwood Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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