Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Ramsdell events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ramsdell and across Hampshire.
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Ramsdell
Parties in Ramsdell: gardens, venues and local tips
Ramsdell is about 3 miles south of Tadley, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Ramsdell will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (2.9 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Monk Sherborne Road, Baughurst Road and Basingstoke Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Charter Alley (1 mile east), West Heath (1 mile north), Monk Sherborne (1 mile south-east), Pamber End (1 mile north-east) and Salters Heath (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-east), Fleet (14 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles east), Tadley (3 miles north) and Hook (9 miles east).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and Park Prewett Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Daneshill Park Woods.
Paella party catering in Ramsdell, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Ramsdell. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and family get-togethers, with churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Ramsdell suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Why choose live paella in Ramsdell?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why choose paella party catering in Ramsdell?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ramsdell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Bramley (Hants) station is about 4.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Ramsdell
Other catering in Ramsdell
Ramsdell: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Ramsdell?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Ramsdell, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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