Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Rake
Looking for paella party catering in Rake? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Rake events
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella party catering for your party in Rake
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include birthday parties and neighbourhood celebrations, with tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Rake is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Party venues around Rake
Rake is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Rake, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Rake is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 1.6 miles west. Rake is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU33 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as London Road, Brewells Lane and St Patrick's Lane or the roads around them. For parties just outside Rake, we cover The Mint (1 mile north-west), Hill Brow (1 mile south-west), Liss (1 mile west), Liss Forest (1 mile north-west) and West Liss (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (14 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheeler's Down.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn (less than half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Nearby places to Rake
Other catering in Rake
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Rake stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, 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.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Perfect for your party in Rake
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Rake and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like Rake Mission Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
Common questions in Rake
Do you come out to small places like Rake?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Rake?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
- 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