Hampshire · England
Paella catering in RG24
Paella, tapas and desserts across RG24, covering Basingstoke, Popley and Rooksdown. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across RG24
Places in RG24
- Basingstoke
- Popley
- Rooksdown
- Chineham
- Old Basing
- Lychpit
- Sherborne St John
- Water End
- Oakridge
- Eastrop
- Winklebury
- Andwell
Catering in RG24
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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How paella catering works in RG24
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are black rice, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and big birthdays.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why hosts in RG24 choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What’s near Basingstoke
Events here are often close to King's Furlong Infant School and Nursery, Cranbourne and Eastrop Park, among other places. You’ll also find The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles north-east), St Michael's Church (0.5 miles east) and The Costello School (1 mile east). The nearest railway station is Basingstoke station, roughly 0.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Basing House (2.2 miles east) and The Malls (0.6 miles east). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
Planning live paella in RG24
Across RG24, we cook in 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Basingstoke, Popley and Oakridge to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Basingstoke: Historic houses near Basingstoke include The Vyne (2.9 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Eastrop Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Planning an evening event in Basingstoke? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
For event organisers in RG24
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in RG24? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Common questions in RG24
What do you need at the venue?
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 the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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