Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Old Basing
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Old Basing.
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
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Paella party catering in Old Basing, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella and more.
Parties around Old Basing are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Common questions in Old Basing
How far is Old Basing from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Old Basing, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
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.
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Planning a party in Old Basing
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Parties in Old Basing are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Old Basing to Reading (about 13 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Basingstoke station is about 2 miles away. Historic houses near Old Basing include The Vyne (3.3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cover parties in every part of RG24 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, London Road and Paulet Place. If your venue is just outside Old Basing, we also cover Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Schools near Old Basing include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Crown Public House (less than half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
What affects the price in Old Basing
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Old Basing? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose live paella in Old Basing?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Old Basing hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Old Basing
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Old Basing
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
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What else we do in Old Basing
- 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