Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in The Mint, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in The Mint. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in The Mint?
Paella party catering for your party in The Mint
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around The Mint. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near The Mint suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including The Mint
Planning a party in The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around The Mint and the surrounding area. The Mint is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Hope Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of The Mint, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33, so your party can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside The Mint, we also cover Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near The Mint include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include The Temple Inn (under half a mile north-west)
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in The Mint, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. 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 set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to The Mint
Other catering in The Mint
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Common questions in The Mint
How far is The Mint from London?
About 46 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to The Mint for guests?
Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including The Mint.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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.
- 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