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Paella Party Catering in Dummer
Looking for paella party catering in Dummer? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Dummer?
Dummer: your questions answered
Is Dummer close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Dummer for guests?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Paella party catering in Dummer, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Dummer. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Dummer suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Dummer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Dummer until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Other catering in Dummer
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Occasions we cook for in Dummer
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. 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 book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Dummer and across Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Dummer parties: what to know
Dummer is about 4 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Dummer to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Dummer is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Dummer to Reading (about 18 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Micheldever station is about 4.8 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Down Street, Post Office Lane and Porters Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in North Waltham (2 miles west), Farleigh Wallop (2 miles east), Kempshott (2 miles north), Hatch Warren (2 miles north-east) and Oakley (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles north-east), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (9 miles south-east) and Tadley (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (5 miles north). The countryside around Dummer includes Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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