Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Dummer events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Dummer. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Dummer?
Paella catering in Dummer, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. For office lunches and staff parties and milestone birthday parties, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and mixed paella for your guests.
In a small place like Dummer, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Dummer
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Dummer:
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Paella catering around Dummer
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Dummer, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Dummer is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Dummer to Reading (about 18 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Your questions about paella catering in Dummer
Which station should guests use for Dummer?
Micheldever station, about 4.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Dummer close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we normally call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What else we do in Dummer
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose live paella in Dummer?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Dummer. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Dummer? 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get 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, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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