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Paella Party Catering in Up Nately
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Up Nately.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Up Nately
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Up Nately
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
About our paella party catering in Up Nately
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Up Nately is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Up Nately questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Stephen?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Up Nately?
Hook station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Perfect for your party in Up Nately
It’s generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Up Nately and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
Why choose live paella in Up Nately?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it’s light in Up Nately 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Parties in Up Nately: gardens, venues and local tips
Up Nately is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Up Nately. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St. Stephen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in RG27, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Heather Lane, Wood Lane and Greywell Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Up Nately for paella party catering include Nately Scures (1 mile north), Greywell (1 mile south-east), Newnham (1 mile north), Hook Common (1 mile north-east) and Warnborough Green (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Basing House (2.6 miles west) and Odiham Castle (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Up Nately includes The Mill Field and Tundry Hill.
- 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