Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Chilbolton events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Chilbolton.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Chilbolton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella catering works in Chilbolton
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s naming days and family parties and weddings and evening receptions, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Chilbolton, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
What affects the price in Chilbolton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Questions from Chilbolton
How far is Chilbolton from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chilbolton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Chilbolton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Chilbolton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Chilbolton
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chilbolton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wherwell Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Chilbolton: venues, travel and local tips
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Chilbolton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Chilbolton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Chilbolton to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 4.7 miles away. Parks such as Longstock Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Wherever your event is in SO20, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Not far away are Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Abbots Mitre pub (less than half a mile north)
Nearby places to Chilbolton
What else we do in Chilbolton
- 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