Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Selborne, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Selborne: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Selborne?
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Selborne and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Selborne
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and garden get-togethers, serving vegetable paella, tapas and churros.
In a small place like Selborne, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Also near Selborne
Other catering in Selborne
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Parties in Selborne: gardens, venues and local tips
Selborne is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Selborne will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Selborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Selborne to Guildford (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 7 miles of Selborne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU34, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Huckers Lane, Ganders Close and Selborne Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Newton Valence (1 mile west), Empshott (2 miles south-east), Lower Green (3 miles south), Hawkley (3 miles south) and Oakshott (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles north) and Waterlooville (15 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Selborne includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Jubilee Tap (less than half a mile south)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Selborne 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Selborne: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: 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.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you come to Selborne?
We do. We cook at events in Selborne and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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