Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in North Warnborough, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in North Warnborough and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella party catering in North Warnborough
About our paella party catering in North Warnborough
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around North Warnborough. We cook seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for wakes and memorial gatherings and neighbourhood celebrations.
Near North Warnborough, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we cook for in North Warnborough
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in North Warnborough and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Hook station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why North Warnborough hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Places near North Warnborough
What else we do in North Warnborough
North Warnborough parties: what to know
North Warnborough is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the RG29 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. North Warnborough is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Paella party catering in RG29 is planned around your venue and timings. From Whitewater Road, Queens Road and New Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to North Warnborough for paella party catering include Odiham (1 mile south-east), Warnborough Green (1 mile north-west), Greywell (1 mile west), Broad Oak (1 mile east) and Hook Common (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Odiham Castle (0.5 miles north-west) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.1 miles north). The countryside around North Warnborough includes Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near North Warnborough include Mayhill Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Anchor Inn (under half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in North Warnborough is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella party catering in North Warnborough
What’s the nearest station to North Warnborough for guests?
Hook station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Is North Warnborough close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan seats for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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 explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
- 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