Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Chute Forest events
Planning paella catering in Chute Forest? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Company summer parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Chute Forest?
How our paella catering works in Chute Forest
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it is weddings, from canapés to evening food and summer garden parties, we can cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
For a rural spot like Chute Forest, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Occasions we cook for in Chute Forest
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.6 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
Common questions in Chute Forest
Is Chute Forest close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Chute Forest?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chute Forest.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
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 can plan it carefully.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What affects the price in Chute Forest
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Places near Chute Forest
Also in Chute Forest
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evenings in Chute Forest stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Chute Forest and the whole of Hampshire
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Paella catering around Chute Forest
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Chute Forest, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Chute Forest is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cater events across SP11. For events just outside Chute Forest, we cover Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Chute Forest include Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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