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Paella party catering in Gilbert Street, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Gilbert Street: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Gilbert Street events
Paella party catering in Gilbert Street, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and baby celebrations.
Country parties near Gilbert Street suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Gilbert Street questions
How far is Gilbert Street from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Gilbert Street until about 9:25pm, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Gilbert Street parties: what to know
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Gilbert Street or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Gilbert Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (4.2 miles north) and Hall Place (4.7 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cook at parties all over SO24. We can cater a party on streets such as Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Gilbert Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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Who books paella party catering in Gilbert Street?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever you are celebrating in Gilbert Street, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- 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