Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Farnborough, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Farnborough.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Farnborough?
Paella party catering for your party in Farnborough
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and big family gatherings.
Garden parties are a favourite in Farnborough, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Where we can cook in Farnborough
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Farnborough
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
Party venues around Farnborough
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Across the GU14 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Christopher, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Farnborough Main station is about 0.5 miles away.
Here we cover the GU14, GU11 and GU17 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Farnborough include the A325 and A327, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Farnborough, we also cover Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Farnborough is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Nearby schools include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Tilly Shilling pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Farnborough, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
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.
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Who books paella party catering in Farnborough?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
Farnborough questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Christopher: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Farnborough for guests?
The closest is Farnborough Main station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What affects the price in Farnborough
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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