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Paella Catering for Foxcotte events
Planning paella catering in Foxcotte? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Naming days and family parties
Live paella catering in Foxcotte
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Paella catering in Foxcotte, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater company summer parties and big birthdays.
In a small place like Foxcotte, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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Foxcotte: venues, travel and local tips
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Foxcotte, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Foxcotte is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Foxcotte to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.2 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Harrow Way Community School, can book us as a food stall.
Wherever your event is in SP10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Foxcotte, we also cover Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Foxcotte include Portway Infant School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (0.9 miles west)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Foxcotte
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Foxcotte stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Request clear labels at the serving table
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
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
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Foxcotte
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose paella catering in Foxcotte?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Foxcotte, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Thomas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Questions from Foxcotte
We’re having a ceremony at St Thomas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Foxcotte too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you come to Foxcotte?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Foxcotte. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
- 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