Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Whitehill, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Whitehill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
Book paella party catering in Whitehill
How our paella party catering works in Whitehill
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros and more.
For a party in Whitehill, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Whitehill, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Whitehill? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Common questions in Whitehill
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Whitehill?
Liphook station, about 3.7 miles south-east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For a late-May party in Whitehill, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Places near Whitehill
Also in Whitehill
Party venues around Whitehill
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Whitehill and nearby villages. Whitehill is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Whitehill to Guildford (16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Mark's Sacred Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Whitehill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Whitehill include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (1 mile north-east)
- 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