Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Upper Farringdon, Hampshire
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Upper Farringdon and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering near Upper Farringdon
Paella catering in Upper Farringdon, cooked live
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Typical bookings include company summer parties and summer garden parties, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Somewhere as small as Upper Farringdon, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
FAQs for Upper Farringdon
Is Upper Farringdon 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.
How far is Upper Farringdon from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Why choose live paella in Upper Farringdon?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Upper Farringdon hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Upper Farringdon
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Should I cook it 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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us what else is being served
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Nearby places to Upper Farringdon
What else we do in Upper Farringdon
Planning live paella in Upper Farringdon
Upper Farringdon is about 3 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Upper Farringdon or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Upper Farringdon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 2.8 miles away. Historic houses near Upper Farringdon include Bentworth Hall (3.9 miles north-west) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Upper Farringdon is within about 8 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over the GU34 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Crows Lane and Gaston Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Upper Farringdon, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile south-west), Lower Farringdon (1 mile west), Chawton (2 miles north), Hartley Mauditt (2 miles east) and Alton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Horndean (14 miles south), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Alton Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Rose and Crown Inn (within half a mile south)
Dishes our guests love
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.
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.
Events we cater in Upper Farringdon
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Upper Farringdon, people book us for events such as:
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Upper Farringdon? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Upper Farringdon? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Upper Farringdon
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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