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Live paella catering in Redenham, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Redenham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella catering in Redenham
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. In Redenham, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is 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.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in Redenham, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Redenham, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books paella catering in Redenham?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Redenham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Appleshaw St Peter's CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Catering an event in Redenham
Redenham is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Events in Redenham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Redenham to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4 miles south-east.
For paella catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. For events just outside Redenham, we cover Appleshaw (1 mile south-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Clanville (1 mile east), Chute Forest (2 miles north) and Fyfield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about paella catering in Redenham
Which station should guests use for Redenham?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is Redenham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- 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