Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Kempshott
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Kempshott. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Live paella catering in Kempshott
Where we can cook in Kempshott
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Kempshott
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
How our paella catering works in Kempshott
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook black rice, vegan paella and seafood paella and more.
In a smaller place like Kempshott, a garden party is often the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Kempshott? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Also near Kempshott
More for events in Kempshott
Why choose paella catering in Kempshott?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Kempshott and Hampshire:
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.9 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Kempshott until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Kempshott hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Kempshott: venues, travel and local tips
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Kempshott and nearby villages. Kempshott is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Mark's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over the RG22 and RG23 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road. Other places close to Kempshott for paella catering include Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Coppice Spring School (0.9 miles east) and Brighton Hill Community School (1.1 miles east)
Kempshott questions
What’s the nearest station to Kempshott for guests?
Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Saint Mark's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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