Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Bentworth, 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 Bentworth.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
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About our paella party catering in Bentworth
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We are often asked to cater big family gatherings and big birthdays, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Near Bentworth, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Party venues around Bentworth
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bentworth to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bentworth is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 3.5 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.
Anywhere in GU34, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Bentworth for paella party catering include Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Events we cater in Bentworth
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever you are celebrating in Bentworth, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Historic houses near Bentworth include Hall Place (under half a mile south-west) and Bentworth Hall (0.7 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Common questions in Bentworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Bentworth?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or GU34 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Bentworth stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Bentworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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More for events in Bentworth
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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