Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in West Green, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in West Green.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in West Green
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Paella party catering in West Green, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and family reunions, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros.
In a small place like West Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in West Green, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for West Green
Which station should guests use for West Green?
Winchfield station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is West Green 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 at a hired venue?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Events we cater in West Green
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater around West Green:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near West Green include Stratfield Saye House (4.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning a party in West Green
West Green is about 4 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of West Green or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from West Green to Reading (11 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 1.3 miles south-east. After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27. For parties just outside West Green, we cover Phoenix Green (1 mile south-east), Murrell Green (1 mile south-west), Winchfield (1 mile south-east), Hook (2 miles south-west) and Hook Common (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles south-east), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around West Green includes Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Phoenix Inn (0.6 miles east)
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For event organisers in West Green
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 us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Events in West Green and across Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Nearby places to West Green
Other catering in West Green
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood.
- 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