Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Appleshaw events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Appleshaw and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Appleshaw
Appleshaw: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Appleshaw for guests?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How far is Appleshaw from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How our paella party catering works in Appleshaw
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. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, serving tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Appleshaw suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Appleshaw stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. 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’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Appleshaw
Other catering in Appleshaw
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Appleshaw
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Perfect for your party in Appleshaw
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Appleshaw and Hampshire:
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 3.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
Parties in Appleshaw: gardens, venues and local tips
Appleshaw is about 4 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Appleshaw will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Appleshaw to Southampton (23 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter in the Wood, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Whether your party is on Greensey and West Park or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater parties in Redenham (1 mile north-west), Clanville (1 mile north-east), Faberstown (1 mile west), Weyhill (1 mile south) and Fyfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Andover (4 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (3 miles north-west), Whitchurch (10 miles east) and East Anton (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (within 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