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Paella Catering in Hazeley
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Hazeley. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Hazeley
Paella catering in Hazeley, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s company summer parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a small place like Hazeley, events are usually 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 cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Who books paella catering in Hazeley?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Hazeley, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Mattingley Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Hazeley: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Mattingley Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Hazeley close to London?
About 38 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Nearby places to Hazeley
Also in Hazeley
Paella catering around Hazeley
Hazeley is about 4 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hazeley and the surrounding area. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Hazeley to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Historic houses near Hazeley include Stratfield Saye House (3.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 3.3 miles south.
For paella catering in RG27, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Plough Lane and Red Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hound Green (1 mile west), Bramshill (1 mile north), Mattingley (1 mile south-west), Heckfield (1 mile north-west) and Heckfield Heath (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.9 miles south) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Hitches Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Mutton pub (within half a mile south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is typically the most photographed pan.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Hazeley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hazeley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Hazeley hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Hazeley and across Hampshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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