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Paella Party Catering in New Alresford
Looking for paella party catering in New Alresford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
Live paella party catering in New Alresford
How our paella party catering works in New Alresford
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and christenings and naming days.
For a party in New Alresford, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What affects the price in New Alresford
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in New Alresford stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Who books paella party catering in New Alresford?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for in New Alresford and Hampshire:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from New Alresford
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is New Alresford close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Hosting a paella party in New Alresford
New Alresford is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the SO24 area, we can cook for your guests. New Alresford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (3 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Station Road, Elm Road and Bramble Hill or the roads around them. New Alresford is on the B3046 and B3047, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside New Alresford, we also cover Bishop's Sutton (2 miles east), Gundleton (2 miles east), Cheriton (2 miles south), Hinton Ampner (3 miles south) and Bramdean (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Eastleigh (11 miles south-west), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Shutts Copse.
- Local schools include Perins School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Horse Public House (within half a mile north)
For event organisers in New Alresford
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose live paella in New Alresford?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Hampshire, including New Alresford
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Warn the neighbours
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Towns and villages near New Alresford
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Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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