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Paella party catering in Hambledon, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hambledon. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Hambledon?
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Paella party catering in Hambledon, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it is naming days and christenings and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella for your guests.
In a small place like Hambledon, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Hambledon and across Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Hambledon questions
Is Hambledon close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Nearby places to Hambledon
Also in Hambledon
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Events we cater in Hambledon
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Parties in Hambledon: gardens, venues and local tips
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Hambledon will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Hambledon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hambledon to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7. Streets in the area include High Street, West Street and The Maltings, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). The countryside around Hambledon includes Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine pub (under half a mile north-east)
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Hambledon stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What affects the price in Hambledon
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use 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