Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Ellisfield
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ellisfield and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Ellisfield events
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Paella party catering in Ellisfield, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. For wakes and memorial gatherings and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Ellisfield is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Ellisfield
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Parties in Ellisfield are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north. Historic houses near Ellisfield include Hall Place (3.9 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Ellisfield, we also cover Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Also near Ellisfield
What else we do in Ellisfield
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Perfect for your party in Ellisfield
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St. Martin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Questions from Ellisfield
How far is Ellisfield from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Ellisfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Ellisfield stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
- 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