Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in St Mary Bourne
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in St Mary Bourne and across Hampshire.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in St Mary Bourne?
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Paella party catering for your party in St Mary Bourne
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. We are often asked to cater birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, with tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near St Mary Bourne suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
For event organisers in St Mary Bourne
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events we cater in St Mary Bourne
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around St Mary Bourne:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
Hosting a paella party in St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For a party in St Mary Bourne, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around St Mary Bourne. St Mary Bourne is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from St Mary Bourne to Reading (23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 2.9 miles away.
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow. Close by, we cover parties in Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Mary Bourne include Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Arms (less than half a mile west)
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including St Mary Bourne
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in St Mary Bourne
Which station should guests use for St Mary Bourne?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How far is St Mary Bourne from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much does paella party catering cost in St Mary Bourne?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in St Mary Bourne is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in St Mary Bourne? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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