Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Woolmer events
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 Woolmer.
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Woolmer
Questions from Woolmer
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Woolmer from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Paella party catering in Woolmer, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
A country party near Woolmer is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Parties in Woolmer: gardens, venues and local tips
Woolmer is about 2 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. Parties in Woolmer are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Woolmer is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Woolmer to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Liss station is about 2.8 miles away. Woolmer is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU33. Your party could be at a home on Benhams Lane and Petersfield Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Greatham (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north-west), Longmoor (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (2 miles east) and Liss Forest (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Woolmer include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Schools near Woolmer include Mill Chase Academy (2.4 miles north-east)
Why choose paella party catering in Woolmer?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like St Matthew's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Let the neighbours know
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Woolmer stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Towns and villages near Woolmer
Also in Woolmer
- 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