Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Oakley, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Oakley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Oakley
Paella party catering in Oakley, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and garden parties and summer barbecues.
For a party in Oakley, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Perfect for your party in Oakley
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Oakley and Hampshire:
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
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.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
The process
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 Oakley 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 is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Oakley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Oakley hosts choose us
- Events in Oakley and across Hampshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Places near Oakley
More for events in Oakley
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Oakley parties: what to know
Oakley is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Parties in Oakley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Oakley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 16 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Overton station is about 3.7 miles away.
Wherever your party is in RG23, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Station Road, Marlborough Gardens and Anton Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Oakley, we cover Newfound (1 mile north-east), Kempshott (2 miles east), Worting (2 miles north-east), Buckskin (2 miles east) and Ibworth (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Willis Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Oakley include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (2.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include Barley Mow pub (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Oakley
What’s the nearest station to Oakley for guests?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
How far is Oakley from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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