Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in New Copse, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in New Copse.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in New Copse?
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Paella party catering in New Copse, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and big family gatherings.
Near New Copse, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in New Copse is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get 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’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Party venues around New Copse
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the GU34 area, we can bring the pans to you. New Copse is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.3 miles east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in GU34, we plan around your venue. For parties just outside New Copse, we cover South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Copse include King's Hill.
Why choose paella party catering in New Copse?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (0.9 miles north-east) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
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Your questions about paella party catering in New Copse
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is New Copse close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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