Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Hungerford, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hungerford.
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering for Hungerford events
Paella party catering for your party in Hungerford
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and leaving dos and retirements.
Country parties near Hungerford suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Hungerford hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Nearby places to Hungerford
Other catering in Hungerford
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hungerford
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
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. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Hungerford stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or SP6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Hungerford
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Hungerford:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Ascension, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Parties in Hungerford: gardens, venues and local tips
Hungerford is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Hungerford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hungerford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Hungerford include Breamore House (4.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hungerford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the SP6 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Hungerford, we also cover Hyde (1 mile east), North Gorley (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile north-west) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.4 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hungerford include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.1 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, 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