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Paella party catering in Compton, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Compton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Compton
Why choose live paella in Compton?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, 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
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
About our paella party catering in Compton
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and retirement celebrations.
Near Compton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Common questions in Compton
Which station should guests use for Compton?
The closest is Shawford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Could we have live paella in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Why choose paella party catering in Compton?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shawford station, about 0.5 miles east.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Parties in Compton: gardens, venues and local tips
Compton is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Compton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Compton. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Compton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Thinking of a party in St. Cross Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. 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.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Field Way, Clease Way and Cliff Way or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in South Down (1 mile south), Shawford (1 mile east), Otterbourne (1 mile south), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.4 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Inn (0.5 miles east)
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Compton
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Compton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
- 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