Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Frogmore, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Frogmore. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Frogmore
Party venues around Frogmore
Frogmore is about 1 mile south-west of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Frogmore will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Sandhurst Memorial Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, Sandhurst station is about 0.8 miles away.
For paella party catering in GU17, GU47 and GU46, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Bell Lane, Green Lane and Reading Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Frogmore for paella party catering include Blackwater (1 mile east), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north-east) and York Town (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
A little further out are Staff College Museum (2.1 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Horseshoe Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Schools near Frogmore include Frogmore Community College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Swan pub (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.5 miles east)
Paella party catering in Frogmore, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving vegetable paella, tapas and churros.
In a place like Frogmore, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Frogmore
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Barnabas Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Frogmore questions
What’s the nearest station to Frogmore for guests?
Sandhurst station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in Sandhurst Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- The length of service
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Children love watching the paella cook.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Places near Frogmore
Other catering in Frogmore
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Frogmore stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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