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Paella Catering for Kimpton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Kimpton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Kimpton
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella catering in Kimpton, made fresh on the day
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. Popular choices include black rice, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
For a rural spot like Kimpton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Kimpton: venues, travel and local tips
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Kimpton, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Kimpton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Kimpton to Southampton (23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 3.9 miles away.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can bring paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
Why choose paella catering in Kimpton?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Kimpton book us for occasions like:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
Where we can cook in Kimpton
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Your questions about paella catering in Kimpton
Do you come out to small places like Kimpton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Kimpton for guests?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why choose live paella in Kimpton?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Kimpton hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Kimpton and the whole of Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Kimpton 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.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Kimpton
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.
- 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