Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Fox, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Fox: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Fox
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella catering in Fox, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. Whether it’s fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere as small as Fox, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Catering an event in Fox
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Fox to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Fox is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Fox to Southampton (21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Amport Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Paella catering in SP11 is planned around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Fox for paella catering include Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Places near Fox
What else we do in Fox
Why choose paella catering in Fox?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Fox and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Fox: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Fox from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Mention any other courses or food
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Fox 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Fox
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Fox, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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