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Paella Party Catering in Preston Candover
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Preston Candover and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering near Preston Candover
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Preston Candover? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Paella party catering in Preston Candover, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and milestone birthdays, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Near Preston Candover, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer party in Preston Candover stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Parties in Preston Candover: gardens, venues and local tips
Preston Candover is about 7 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Preston Candover will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.6 miles east) and Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the RG25 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Stenbury Drive, Farriers Close and Garden Close or the roads around them. For parties just outside Preston Candover, we cover Upper Wield (2 miles south-east), Brown Candover (2 miles south-west), Totford (3 miles south-west), Northington (4 miles south-west) and Bighton (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Andover (15 miles west), Alton (7 miles east) and Petersfield (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Preston Candover includes Farleigh Hill.
- Local pubs include The Purefoy Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose live paella in Preston Candover?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Hampshire, including Preston Candover
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Preston Candover
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
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DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have bins ready
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Preston Candover?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Preston Candover book us for events such as:
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St. Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
Preston Candover questions
Is Preston Candover too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Preston Candover from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
- 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