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Paella party catering in Enham Alamein, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Enham Alamein and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Enham Alamein
About our paella party catering in Enham Alamein
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For celebrations of life and family get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
A country party near Enham Alamein is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For event organisers in Enham Alamein
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Perfect for your party in Enham Alamein
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Saint George, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Enham Alamein
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How the day works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. A summer party in Enham Alamein 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Enham Alamein? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Enham Alamein parties: what to know
Enham Alamein is about 2 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Enham Alamein will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Enham Alamein is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Enham Alamein to Southampton (23 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.2 miles south.
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Newbury Road, Montgomery Road and Kings Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Upper Enham (1 mile north), Knights Enham (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile north-east), Smannell (1 mile east) and East Anton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles west)
Questions from Enham Alamein
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint George?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Enham Alamein?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
- 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