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Live paella catering in New Alresford, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in New Alresford.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in New Alresford
Your questions about paella catering in New Alresford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is New Alresford from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater in New Alresford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and New Alresford is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Paella catering in New Alresford, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for birthday celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
There may be a hall or club near New Alresford if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Where we can cook in New Alresford
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Who books paella catering in New Alresford?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In New Alresford, people book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, 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. Evenings in New Alresford stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in New Alresford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. 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.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including New Alresford
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to New Alresford
Also in New Alresford
Planning live paella in New Alresford
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From the centre of New Alresford to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. New Alresford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Historic houses near New Alresford include Hinton Ampner House (3 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Sun Hill Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in SO24, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. New Alresford sits on or near the B3046 and B3047, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside New Alresford, we cover Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Alresford include Shutts Copse.
- Local schools include Perins School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Running Horse Public House (within half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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