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Paella party catering in Oakhanger, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Oakhanger.
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Oakhanger?
Paella party catering for your party in Oakhanger
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For engagement and anniversary parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros for your guests.
A country party near Oakhanger is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Oakhanger
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Also near Oakhanger
More for events in Oakhanger
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Parties in Oakhanger: gardens, venues and local tips
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Oakhanger will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Oakhanger is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Alton station is about 3.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Oakhanger, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in GU35, we plan around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Oakhanger, we also cover Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oakhanger include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Oakhanger is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Oakhanger
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Mary Magdalene's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Questions from Oakhanger
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary Magdalene's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Oakhanger too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
- 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