Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Church End, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Church End.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
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About our paella party catering in Church End
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for celebrations of life and neighbourhood celebrations.
A country party near Church End is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Church End 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Party venues around Church End
Church End is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Church End, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Church End. Church End is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Church End to Reading (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2.5 miles west) and Stratfield Saye House (3.5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St. Leonard, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27. That could mean a party in a garden on Wildmoor Lane and Moulshay Lane. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sherfield on Loddon (1 mile north), Bramley Green (2 miles north-west), Hartley Wespall (2 miles north-east), Cufaude (2 miles west) and Spanish Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (2.6 miles south) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Church End includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Pubs nearby include The Four Horseshoes Public House (0.9 miles north)
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood.
Questions from Church End
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St. Leonard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Church End close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you come to Church End?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Church End is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Perfect for your party in Church End
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Church End book us for occasions like:
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.2 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Church End
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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