Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Chawton, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Chawton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Chawton events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella party catering for your party in Chawton
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for retirement and leaving parties and christenings and naming days.
A country party near Chawton is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Your questions about paella party catering in Chawton
Is Chawton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chawton.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Towns and villages near Chawton
More for events in Chawton
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chawton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella party catering in Chawton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Chawton
Chawton is about 1 mile south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Chawton to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Alton station is about 1.6 miles away. Historic houses near Chawton include Bentworth Hall (2.8 miles west) and Hall Place (3.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Winchester Road and Wolf's Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Alton (1 mile north-east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles south), Lower Farringdon (2 miles south), Farringdon (2 miles south) and Hartley Mauditt (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (1.3 miles north-east) and Alton Community Hospital (less than half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Amery Hill School (1.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyfriar pub (under half a mile south)
Perfect for your party in Chawton
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Chawton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Chawton stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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