Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Farringdon, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Farringdon.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Farringdon?
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Paella catering for your event in Farringdon
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthday parties and staff parties and work lunches, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a rural place like Farringdon, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to Farringdon
Also in Farringdon
Live paella in Farringdon: local details
Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Farringdon and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Farringdon to Guildford (20 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3 miles north. Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Hall Lane, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Farringdon for paella catering include Upper Farringdon (1 mile north-east), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile east)
Who books paella catering in Farringdon?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Farringdon, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Naming days and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Staff parties and work lunches
Historic houses near Farringdon include Bentworth Hall (3.7 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Your questions about paella catering in Farringdon
How far is Farringdon from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
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.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Farringdon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Farringdon hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Farringdon
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
- 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