Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Ashlett events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Ashlett and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Ashlett
What affects the price in Ashlett
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or SO45 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in Ashlett
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include family reunions and garden get-togethers, serving tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Ashlett is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
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Other catering in Ashlett
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Ashlett and across Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Ashlett
Can you cook near the sea around Ashlett?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you come out to small places like Ashlett?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ashlett.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Ashlett parties: what to know
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Ashlett, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ashlett. Ashlett is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Ashlett to Southampton (7 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Ashlett include Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Ashlett is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ashlett include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (less than half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The process
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 Ashlett, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Ashlett? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Ashlett?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 3.1 miles north.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
- 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