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Live paella catering in Mullenspond, Hampshire
Looking for paella catering in Mullenspond? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering near Mullenspond
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Mullenspond 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our paella catering works in Mullenspond
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. Popular choices include vegan paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and staff parties and work lunches.
For a rural spot like Mullenspond, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Where we can cook in Mullenspond
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
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What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering an event in Mullenspond
Mullenspond is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Mullenspond. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Mullenspond to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 3.4 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Amport Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cater events across SP11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Amesbury Road and Wiremead Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Mullenspond, we also cover East Cholderton (1 mile south), Thruxton (1 mile west), Fyfield (1 mile north-west), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Mullenspond includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
What affects the price in Mullenspond
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Mullenspond? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Mullenspond
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mullenspond and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
Your questions about paella catering in Mullenspond
What’s the nearest station to Mullenspond for guests?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Mullenspond too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
- 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