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Paella Party Catering in Vernham Dean
Looking for paella party catering in Vernham Dean? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Vernham Dean events
Paella party catering in Vernham Dean, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Vernham Dean. For summer garden parties and baby celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Vernham Dean suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Vernham Dean, and we will put together a menu and price.
Other catering in Vernham Dean
Why choose live paella in Vernham Dean?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Your questions about paella party catering in Vernham Dean
Is Vernham Dean too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you come to Vernham Dean?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Vernham Dean is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Vernham Dean until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Planning a party in Vernham Dean
Vernham Dean is about 7 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Vernham Dean and the surrounding area. Vernham Dean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Vernham Dean to Reading (about 25 miles away).
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on Bulpits Hill and Back Lane. If your venue is just outside Vernham Dean, we also cover Woodside (1 mile west) and Bagshot (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Andover (7 miles south), Tidworth (8 miles south-west), Ludgershall (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (9 miles south-east), East Anton (6 miles south) and Oakley (15 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (under half a mile south)
Perfect for your party in Vernham Dean
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Vernham Dean and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. 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