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Paella party catering in Nately Scures, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Nately Scures: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Book paella party catering in Nately Scures
Paella party catering for your party in Nately Scures
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Nately Scures. Whether it is family reunions and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Near Nately Scures, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Party venues around Nately Scures
Nately Scures is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Nately Scures or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Nately Scures is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Nately Scures include The Vyne (4.9 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 1.2 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Nately Scures, we also cover Newnham (1 mile north), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile north-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile east) and Greywell (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Basing House (2.8 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Nately Scures includes The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
What affects the price in Nately Scures
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
There’s 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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near Nately Scures
What else we do in Nately Scures
Who books paella party catering in Nately Scures?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Nately Scures, people book us for occasions like:
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St. Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Questions from Nately Scures
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Nately Scures too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
How much paella per person?
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 provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Nately Scures, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Nately Scures? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Nately Scures hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella 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