Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Newfound
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Newfound.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Newfound events
About our paella party catering in Newfound
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Newfound. On the menu are seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and big birthdays.
Near Newfound, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Questions from Newfound
How far is Newfound from London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Newfound?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Newfound?
Yes, we do. Newfound is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Party venues around Newfound
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Newfound will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Newfound to Reading (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 3.5 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cook at parties all over the RG23 postcode area and the streets around it. From Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Newfound, we cover Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Newfound includes Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Newfound include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. For a late-May party in Newfound, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Nearby places to Newfound
What else we do in Newfound
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Newfound hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Newfound
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Why choose paella party catering in Newfound?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
Historic houses near Newfound include The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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