Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Passfield
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Passfield and across Hampshire.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Passfield events
About our paella party catering in Passfield
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for leaving dos and retirements and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Passfield, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Passfield, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll 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.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Occasions we cook for in Passfield
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Passfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Liphook station is about 2.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Other catering in Passfield
Party venues around Passfield
Passfield is about 7 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Passfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Passfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Passfield to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Passfield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU30, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include The Lyndons, Eleanor Close and Lynchborough Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Conford (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (2 miles south-east), Woolmer (2 miles south-west) and Longmoor (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Deadwater Valley and Wheeler's Down.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
FAQs for Passfield
Is Passfield close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Passfield and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
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- 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