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Paella Party Catering in Chilbolton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Chilbolton.
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Chilbolton
Chilbolton parties: what to know
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Chilbolton and the surrounding area. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Chilbolton to Southampton (16 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Parks such as Longstock Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
We cook at parties all over SO20 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chilbolton include Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include Abbots Mitre pub (under half a mile north)
Paella party catering in Chilbolton, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For anniversaries and engagement parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Near Chilbolton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
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How we price paella party catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Chilbolton?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. 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.
Why Chilbolton hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
See How we price And The cost guide.
Chilbolton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Chilbolton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Less?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cover Chilbolton?
We do. We cook at events in Chilbolton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Occasions we cook for in Chilbolton
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Less, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Chilbolton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Chilbolton
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
- 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