Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Newton Valence, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Newton Valence. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Newton Valence
About our paella catering in Newton Valence
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and garden get-togethers, with black rice, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Newton Valence, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Events we cater in Newton Valence
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 4.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Mention any other courses or food
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Newton Valence
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
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What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evenings in Newton Valence stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- We start with a few details 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 is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella in Newton Valence: local details
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Newton Valence or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newton Valence to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Newton Valence. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of GU34 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Newton Valence, we also cover Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Newton Valence includes Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Newton Valence questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Newton Valence?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
- 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