Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Eastrop, 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 Eastrop.
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Eastrop?
Paella party catering in Eastrop, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Whether it is neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
For a party in Eastrop, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Who books paella party catering in Eastrop?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Eastrop:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
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 your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Eastrop parties: what to know
Eastrop is about 1 mile east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Across the RG21 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Eastrop is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Basingstoke station is in Eastrop itself. Parks such as Eastrop Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Anywhere in RG21 and RG24, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Eastrop on the A3010, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. If your venue is just outside Eastrop, we also cover Oakridge (1 mile north-west), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (1 mile east), Popley (1 mile north) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Festival Place (under half a mile west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Eastrop include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Fairfields Primary School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Angel pub (less than half a mile west)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Eastrop, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Eastrop? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Eastrop
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Also near Eastrop
What else we do in Eastrop
Why choose live paella in Eastrop?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Eastrop: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Eastrop?
Eastrop has its own station: Basingstoke station.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
- 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