Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Bagmore, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Bagmore. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Bagmore
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
About our paella party catering in Bagmore
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. For birthday parties and leaving dos and retirements, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and mixed paella.
A country party near Bagmore is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Bagmore hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Bagmore is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Bagmore: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Bagmore?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
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.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Other catering in Bagmore
Planning a party in Bagmore
Bagmore is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Bagmore, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bagmore. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.9 miles south-east. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (3.5 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Southrope (1 mile east), Burkham (1 mile south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles east), Bradley (3 miles south-west) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
- 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