Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Warnborough Green events
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 Warnborough Green.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Warnborough Green
Catering an event in Warnborough Green
Warnborough Green is about 1 mile south of Hook, in Hampshire. For an event in Warnborough Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Warnborough Green. Warnborough Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Warnborough Green to Reading (about 13 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Robert May's School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cover events in every part of the RG29 and RG27 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Hook Road, Mill Lane and Derby Fields. Warnborough Green is on the M3, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Warnborough Green, we also cover Greywell (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Hook Common (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile north) and Nately Scures (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.1 miles east). Not far away are Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Warnborough Green include Hook Infant School (1.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include Swan Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
About our paella catering in Warnborough Green
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are often asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Somewhere as small as Warnborough Green, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Who books paella catering in Warnborough Green?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Warnborough Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 0.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Warnborough Green, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Warnborough Green
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Warnborough Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Warnborough Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Warnborough Green questions
Do you come out to small places like Warnborough Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Warnborough Green?
Hook station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Warnborough Green.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Have seats for most of your guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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