Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Anna Valley, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Anna Valley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Anna Valley
Paella party catering in Anna Valley, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook vegetable paella, tapas and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and engagement and anniversary parties.
Near Anna Valley, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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 Anna Valley hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Anna Valley
Is Anna Valley close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Anna Valley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Events we cater in Anna Valley
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Anna Valley, people book us for events such as:
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- Space, access and power needs
Also near Anna Valley
More for events in Anna Valley
Parties in Anna Valley: gardens, venues and local tips
Anna Valley is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Anna Valley and nearby villages. Anna Valley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.4 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Taskers Drive, White Oak Way and Foundry Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Anna Valley, we cover Little Ann (1 mile south-west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles west) and Amport (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Andover Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include John Hanson Community School (0.8 miles north) and Redrice School (1.4 miles south)
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
For event organisers in Anna Valley
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Anna Valley stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Anna Valley, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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.
- 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