Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for East Stratton events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in East Stratton.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in East Stratton
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
How our paella party catering works in East Stratton
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it’s garden parties and summer barbecues and big family gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas for your guests.
A country party near East Stratton is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in East Stratton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in East Stratton
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In East Stratton, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Micheldever station is about 2.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Parties in East Stratton: gardens, venues and local tips
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of East Stratton or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Stratton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Northbrook Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Stratton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
There is 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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in East Stratton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover East Stratton and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in East Stratton
Is East Stratton close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to East Stratton for guests?
Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
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.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
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