Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Deane
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Deane. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big family gatherings
Live paella party catering in Deane
Paella party catering in Deane, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving tapas, mixed paella and churros.
Near Deane, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Towns and villages near Deane
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Common questions in Deane
How far is Deane from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Deane?
Overton station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Who books paella party catering in Deane?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. A summer party in Deane stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Parties in Deane: gardens, venues and local tips
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a party in Deane, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Deane is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Overton station, about 2 miles west.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater parties in Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, 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
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Deane and across Hampshire
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Deane
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
- 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