Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Abbotts Ann events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Abbotts Ann and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Abbotts Ann?
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Abbotts Ann? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How our paella party catering works in Abbotts Ann
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Popular choices include vegetable paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for leaving dos and retirements and birthday parties.
A country party near Abbotts Ann is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Abbotts Ann, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Abbotts Ann
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Abbotts Ann
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Questions from Abbotts Ann
What’s the nearest station to Abbotts Ann for guests?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How far is Abbotts Ann from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What affects the price in Abbotts Ann
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We’re set up before guests arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Places near Abbotts Ann
More for events in Abbotts Ann
Abbotts Ann parties: what to know
Abbotts Ann is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Abbotts Ann, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Abbotts Ann is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Abbotts Ann to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Catherines Walk, Duck Street and Manor Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Abbotts Ann for paella party catering include Little Ann (1 mile east), Red Rice (1 mile south-east), Anna Valley (1 mile east), Monxton (1 mile north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Schools near Abbotts Ann include Redrice School (1.2 miles south-east) and John Hanson Community School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (under half a mile north-west)
- 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