Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Inhurst events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Inhurst.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Inhurst
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Inhurst until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Inhurst, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For wakes and celebrations of life and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
In a small place like Inhurst, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Events we cater in Inhurst
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Inhurst and Hampshire:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like Saint Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
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- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
Towns and villages near Inhurst
What else we do in Inhurst
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
FAQs for Inhurst
Do you come out to small places like Inhurst?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Inhurst from London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cater in Inhurst?
We do. We cook at events in Inhurst and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
Parties in Inhurst: gardens, venues and local tips
Inhurst is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Inhurst to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 2.8 miles north.
We cater parties across the RG26 postcode area. From Inhurst Lane, Stokes Lane and Brimpton Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Inhurst for paella party catering include Heath End (1 mile north-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west) and Tadley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Inhurst include Burnham Copse Primary School (1.1 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in 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