Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Viables, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Viables.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Viables
Paella party catering in Viables, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it is birthday parties and retirement celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
In a place like Viables, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Viables is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For event organisers in Viables
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Viables and across Hampshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Viables
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Viables and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.3 miles north.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Hosting a paella party in Viables
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a party in Viables, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Viables is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Viables to Reading (15 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Viables include The Vyne (3.9 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cover parties in every part of the RG21, RG22 and RG25 postcode area. Local streets include Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby schools include Queen Mary's College (within half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Viables: your questions answered
Can you cook in Hackwood Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Viables close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
- 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