Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Oakridge, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Oakridge. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella party catering in Oakridge
Paella party catering in Oakridge, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. On the menu are tapas, churros and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and family get-togethers.
Around Oakridge, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Oakridge is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Oakridge
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
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What affects the price in Oakridge
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Oakridge questions
Could we have live paella in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cover Oakridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Oakridge and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Hosting a paella party in Oakridge
Oakridge is about 1 mile north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a party in Oakridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Oakridge. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Oakridge to Reading (about 13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Ruins Of Chapel Of The Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is in Oakridge itself.
Here we cover the RG21 and RG24 postcode area. From New Road, Vyne Road and Goat Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the A3010 close by, Oakridge is easy for us to reach for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Eastrop (1 mile south-east), Popley (1 mile north), Viables (1 mile south), Lychpit (2 miles east) and Old Basing (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles north-east) and Tadley (6 miles north).
A little further out are Basing House (1.6 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near Oakridge include Oakridge Junior School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Costello School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your party in Oakridge
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Oakridge, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2.6 miles north). 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
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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