Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Bidden, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bidden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Bidden?
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Paella party catering in Bidden, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are tapas, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and wakes and memorial gatherings.
Country parties near Bidden suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Perfect for your party in Bidden
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Bidden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Bidden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Bidden from London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Bidden parties: what to know
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG25, we can cook for your guests. Bidden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 3.6 miles away.
Paella party catering in RG25 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside. For parties just outside Bidden, we cover Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Bidden
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Bidden
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Bidden stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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