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Paella party catering in Ashley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Ashley.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Ashley
Party venues around Ashley
Ashley is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. For a party in Ashley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west.
Paella party catering in SO20 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at parties in Little Somborne (1 mile north), Up Somborne (1 mile north-east), King's Somborne (1 mile west), Lower Slackstead (3 miles south) and Braishfield (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (11 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.4 miles east).
Paella party catering for your party in Ashley
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and celebrations of life, with tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Ashley suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
What else we do in Ashley
Questions from Ashley
Is Ashley 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.
What’s the nearest station to Ashley for guests?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cover Ashley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ashley is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashley
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Events we cater in Ashley
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
In Ashley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (4.3 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Ashley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a late-May party in Ashley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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