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Paella Party Catering in Ramsdean
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ramsdean: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Ramsdean?
About our paella party catering in Ramsdean
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. We cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties.
Country parties near Ramsdean suit live 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.
Why choose paella party catering in Ramsdean?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Your questions about paella party catering in Ramsdean
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
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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 do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
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.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Ramsdean hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Ramsdean is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Ramsdean? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Ramsdean
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU32, we can bring the pans to you. Ramsdean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Ramsdean is within about 3 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU32 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover parties in Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). Not far away are Pidham Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
- 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