Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Upton Grey events
Looking for paella catering in Upton Grey? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Upton Grey
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Upton Grey until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Paella catering for your event in Upton Grey
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is big birthdays and staff parties and work lunches, we can cook vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Upton Grey, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ensure each pan is labelled
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Questions from Upton Grey
Which station should guests use for Upton Grey?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is Upton Grey close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you cater in Upton Grey?
We do. Upton Grey is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What affects the price in Upton Grey
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
Planning paella catering in Upton Grey? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Upton Grey
Other catering in Upton Grey
Why choose live paella in Upton Grey?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Upton Grey. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Upton Grey hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Upton Grey and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Upton Grey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Catering an event in Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the RG25 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Upton Grey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upton Grey to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 4 miles north-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25. That could mean an event in a garden on Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Upton Grey, we also cover Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). The countryside around Upton Grey includes Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- 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