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Paella Catering for Nashes Green events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Nashes Green: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering for Nashes Green events
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning paella catering in Nashes Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
How our paella catering works in Nashes Green
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for weddings, from canapés to evening food and anniversary celebrations.
For a rural spot like Nashes Green, 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. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Events we cater in Nashes Green
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St. Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Nashes Green, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Nashes Green hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Planning live paella in Nashes Green
Nashes Green is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the RG25 area, we can bring the pans to you. Nashes Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Nashes Green to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Historic houses near Nashes Green include Hall Place (3.3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (3.8 miles south). 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 Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Ellisfield (2 miles west), Upton Grey (2 miles north-east), Upper Common (3 miles west), Cliddesden (3 miles north-west) and Viables (4 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (5 miles south-east) and Petersfield (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (1.4 miles south-east) and Basing House (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Nashes Green include Holybourne Hill.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Common questions in Nashes Green
Is Nashes Green 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 Nashes Green for guests?
Alton station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
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What else we do in Nashes Green
- 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