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Live paella catering in Hunton, Hampshire
Looking for paella catering in Hunton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Hunton
Paella catering for your event in Hunton
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s big birthdays and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Hunton, 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 cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And The cost guide.
Catering an event in Hunton
Hunton is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Hunton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hunton. Hunton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hunton to Southampton (17 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in SO21, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Hunton, we also cover Stoke Charity (1 mile south-east), Egypt (1 mile west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (3 miles south) and Barton Stacey (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Wonston Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Why choose paella catering in Hunton?
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 Hunton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For event organisers in Hunton
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Hunton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hunton, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Hunton
Is Hunton close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Is Hunton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
- 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