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Paella Party Catering for Hurstbourne Tarrant events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hurstbourne Tarrant. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Paella party catering for your party in Hurstbourne Tarrant
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re frequently asked to cater big family gatherings and naming days and christenings, with churros, tapas and mixed paella.
In a small place like Hurstbourne Tarrant, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Planning paella party catering in Hurstbourne Tarrant? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Hurstbourne Tarrant
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.9 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Hurstbourne Tarrant questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hurstbourne Tarrant close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Hurstbourne Tarrant, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hurstbourne Tarrant? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Places near Hurstbourne Tarrant
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Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Hurstbourne Tarrant
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hurstbourne Tarrant
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Parties in Hurstbourne Tarrant: gardens, venues and local tips
Hurstbourne Tarrant is about 5 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For a party in Hurstbourne Tarrant, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 24 miles away.
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.
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and your guests. From The Crescent, Dean Rise and Dines Meadow or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Hurstbourne Tarrant for paella party catering include Ibthorpe (1 mile north-west), Stoke (2 miles south-east), Upper Enham (2 miles south-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Wildhern (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Andover (5 miles south), Tadley (14 miles east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.9 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Hurstbourne Tarrant includes Anton Lakes and Pilot Hill.
- Local pubs include George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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