Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Stanmore, Hampshire
Planning paella party catering in Stanmore? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Stanmore
Paella party catering for your party in Stanmore
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We are often asked to cater naming days and christenings and wakes and memorial gatherings, with vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Parties around Stanmore are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Stanmore
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in Stanmore until about 9:25pm, 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Nearby places to Stanmore
Also in Stanmore
Occasions we cook for in Stanmore
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Saint Luke, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
Party venues around Stanmore
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO22 area, we can bring the pans to you. Stanmore is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Stanmore to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Parks such as St. Cross Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Anywhere in SO22 and SO23, we can bring paella party catering to you. Whether your party is on Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Stanmore sits on or near the A3090, which makes travel to your party easy. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stanmore include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Public House (0.6 miles east)
FAQs for Stanmore
How far is Stanmore from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cover Stanmore?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Stanmore is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
- 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