Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for South Ham events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in South Ham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near South Ham
Paella party catering in South Ham, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We’re often asked to cater celebrations of life and family get-togethers, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a party in South Ham, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Events we cater in South Ham
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in South Ham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Nearby places to South Ham
Other catering in South Ham
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
South Ham questions
Could we have live paella in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to South Ham for guests?
Basingstoke station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you come to South Ham?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in South Ham and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in South Ham stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in South Ham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What affects the price in South Ham
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
Planning paella party catering in South Ham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Why choose live paella in South Ham?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Parties in South Ham: gardens, venues and local tips
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in South Ham, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. South Ham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from South Ham to Reading (14 miles away).
Parks such as Eastrop Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Saint Peter's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Paella party catering in RG22, RG21 and RG23 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near South Ham include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near South Ham include Aldworth School (less than half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
- 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