Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Monk Sherborne
Looking for paella party catering in Monk Sherborne? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Monk Sherborne
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Monk Sherborne
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About our paella party catering in Monk Sherborne
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Monk Sherborne, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
What affects the price in Monk Sherborne
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We are set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Your questions about paella party catering in Monk Sherborne
Is Monk Sherborne close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Monk Sherborne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Usually, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Monk Sherborne, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Why choose paella party catering in Monk Sherborne?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Whatever you are celebrating in Monk Sherborne, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 3.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
Nearby places to Monk Sherborne
What else we do in Monk Sherborne
Hosting a paella party in Monk Sherborne
Monk Sherborne is about 3 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Monk Sherborne, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Monk Sherborne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Monk Sherborne include The Vyne (1.7 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on The Close, Ramsdell Road and Salters Heath Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Salters Heath (1 mile north-east), Charter Alley (1 mile north-west), Pamber End (1 mile north), Ramsdell (1 mile north-west) and West Heath (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles south), Fleet (13 miles east), Alton (13 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (7 miles east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (1.8 miles south) and Basing House (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Monk Sherborne includes Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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