Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Ibworth
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ibworth.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Ibworth
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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 will do the cooking.
How our paella party catering works in Ibworth
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
Country parties near Ibworth suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Where we can cook in Ibworth
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ibworth
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Nearby places to Ibworth
Other catering in Ibworth
Party venues around Ibworth
Ibworth is about 4 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Ibworth, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Ibworth is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ibworth to Reading (15 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Overton station, about 3.5 miles south-west.
We cater parties across RG26 and RG23. Other places close to Ibworth for paella party catering include Newfound (2 miles south-east), Oakley (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-east), Buckskin (3 miles south-east) and Winklebury (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles east), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (13 miles south-east), Tadley (5 miles north) and Hook (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.1 miles east).
Common questions in Ibworth
Which station should guests use for Ibworth?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ibworth?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cover Ibworth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ibworth is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Ibworth is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Ibworth
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Ibworth book us for events such as:
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Historic houses near Ibworth include The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Ibworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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