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Paella party catering in Ashfield, Hampshire
Planning paella party catering in Ashfield? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Ashfield?
Common questions in Ashfield
Is Ashfield too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How our paella party catering works in Ashfield
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Ashfield. On the menu are seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Country parties near Ashfield suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Ashfield, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Ashfield
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Perfect for your party in Ashfield
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.8 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Also in Ashfield
Planning a party in Ashfield
Ashfield is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Across the SO51 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Boniface, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north. Ashfield is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Anywhere in SO51 and SO16, we can cook for your guests. From Lee Lane, Lee Church Lane and Coldharbour Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Ashfield for paella party catering include Lee (1 mile west), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and Nursling (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ashfield include Testwood Lakes.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
- 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