Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Lychpit
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lychpit: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Lychpit
About our paella party catering in Lychpit
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For retirement celebrations and christenings and naming days, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
A country party near Lychpit is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Events we cater in Lychpit
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Lychpit and Hampshire:
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
All ages love churros.
FAQs for Lychpit
Which station should guests use for Lychpit?
Basingstoke station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Lychpit and across Hampshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Party venues around Lychpit
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Lychpit, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lychpit. Lychpit is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Lychpit to Reading (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 1.6 miles away. Parks such as Eastrop Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Wherever your party is in RG24, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Lychpit include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (under half a mile east)
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Lychpit until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Lychpit
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Lychpit
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Count adults and children separately
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood.
Towns and villages near Lychpit
Other catering in Lychpit
- 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