Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Penton Grafton, Hampshire
Looking for paella catering in Penton Grafton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Book paella catering in Penton Grafton
Paella catering in Penton Grafton, cooked live
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and summer garden parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Penton Grafton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Who books paella catering in Penton Grafton?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Penton Grafton: venues, travel and local tips
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Penton Grafton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Penton Grafton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Penton Grafton to Southampton (22 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Harrow Way Community School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
Paella catering in SP11 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Penton Grafton for paella catering include Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Public House (less than half a mile east)
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Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Penton Grafton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Penton Grafton hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Penton Grafton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Penton Grafton close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Penton Grafton.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
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.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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