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Paella party catering in Kempshott, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Kempshott and the surrounding area.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Kempshott events
What affects the price in Kempshott
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella party catering in Kempshott, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Kempshott. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and big birthdays, with vegetable paella, churros and tapas.
For a party in Kempshott, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Your questions about paella party catering in Kempshott
Which station should guests use for Kempshott?
Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Mark's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Party venues around Kempshott
Kempshott is about 2 miles south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Kempshott and nearby villages. Kempshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Kempshott to Reading (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.8 miles north-east. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.9 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG22 and RG23. From Roman Road, Aster Road and Osprey Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Kempshott, we cover Buckskin (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south-east), Worting (1 mile north), Brighton Hill (1 mile east) and South Ham (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Willis Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and The Malls (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Coppice Spring School (0.9 miles east) and Brighton Hill Community School (1.1 miles east)
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Kempshott 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 is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Events we cater in Kempshott
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Saint Mark's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Kempshott and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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