Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Hawley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Hawley.
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Hawley?
Paella party catering for your party in Hawley
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s christenings and naming days and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and churros.
Parties around Hawley are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Hawley
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
Thinking of a party in Sandhurst Memorial Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Hawley: your questions answered
How far is Hawley from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Hawley?
Hawley has its own station: Blackwater station.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Hawley and the whole of Hampshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Planning a party in Hawley
Hawley is about 2 miles south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Parties in Hawley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hawley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Hawley to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Hawley has its own station, Blackwater station.
We cater parties across GU17 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as London Road, Hawley Green and Fernhill Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A30, Hawley is simple for us to get to for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Watchmoor (1 mile east), Blackwater (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile north-west), York Town (1 mile north-east) and College Town (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (4 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west), Bordon (15 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west).
A little further out are Staff College Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Frimley Park Hospital (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hawley include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fernhill School and Language College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Mr Bumble pub (within half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Military Academy Library (1.3 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Hawley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- The length of service
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through 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