Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Bashley events
Looking for paella party catering in Bashley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
Paella party catering near Bashley
Bashley questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you come out to small places like Bashley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Paella party catering in Bashley, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and family reunions, we can cook churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
Country parties near Bashley suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or BH25 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.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Bashley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bashley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose live paella in Bashley?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Bashley hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Bashley and across Hampshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
More for events in Bashley
Who books paella party catering in Bashley?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bashley book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Bashley include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Party venues around Bashley
Bashley is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Bashley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Bashley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Bashley to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, New Milton station is about 1.3 miles away. Bashley is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cover parties in every part of the BH25 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Bashley, we cover Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bashley include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Bashley include Tiptoe Primary School (1 mile east) and The Arnewood School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north)
- 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