Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Old Alresford
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Old Alresford and across Hampshire.
- Family get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Planning an event in Old Alresford?
Paella party catering for your party in Old Alresford
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Typical bookings include birthday parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Old Alresford is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Hosting a paella party in Old Alresford
Old Alresford is about 7 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Old Alresford, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Old Alresford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Old Alresford to Southampton (16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cover parties in every part of SO24 and the streets around it. Local streets include Kiln Lane, Colden Lane and The Brook; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Old Alresford, we also cover Bighton (1 mile east), Northington (2 miles north-west), Totford (3 miles north-west), Brown Candover (3 miles north) and Upper Wield (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north), Winchester (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (12 miles south-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (3.1 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Globe Inn (0.7 miles south)
Your questions about paella party catering in Old Alresford
Is Old Alresford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Old Alresford close to London?
About 54 miles from central London.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Old Alresford hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Old Alresford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Old Alresford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What affects the price in Old Alresford
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Old Alresford?
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Old Alresford:
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Old Alresford include Hinton Ampner House (4.1 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Towns and villages near Old Alresford
What else we do in Old Alresford
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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