Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Littleton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Littleton.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday celebrations
Book paella catering in Littleton
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Paella catering for your event in Littleton
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Littleton. Typical bookings include company summer parties and family celebrations and christenings, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Littleton, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Littleton hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Towns and villages near Littleton
What else we do in Littleton
Occasions we cook for in Littleton
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, Winchester station is about 1.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Littleton: venues, travel and local tips
Littleton is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Littleton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Catherine, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Harestock Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
For paella catering in SO22, we plan around your venue and timings. From Rutledge Drive, Fyfield Way and Hilden Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Littleton, we cover Harestock (1 mile south-east), Weeke (1 mile south-east), Sparsholt (1 mile south-west), Westley (2 miles west) and Abbotts Barton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Littleton includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Henry Beaufort School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Running Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Littleton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
FAQs for Littleton
Which station should guests use for Littleton?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Is Littleton close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
- 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