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Paella party catering in Easton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Easton.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering near Easton
Paella party catering in Easton, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and retirement celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros.
In a small place like Easton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Easton
What’s the nearest station to Easton for guests?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Easton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Easton
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Easton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
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.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
Parties in Easton: gardens, venues and local tips
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Easton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Easton to Southampton (13 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Easton includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Warn the neighbours
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why choose live paella in Easton?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How the day works
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 Easton stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Easton, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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