Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Finkley Down events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Finkley Down.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Finkley Down?
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Paella party catering in Finkley Down, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthdays and christenings and naming days, with mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Finkley Down suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Finkley Down
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Finkley Down, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Finkley Down, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Finkley Down
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
In Finkley Down and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.1 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
Your questions about paella party catering in Finkley Down
Do you come out to small places like Finkley Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Finkley Down for guests?
Andover station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Finkley Down parties: what to know
Finkley Down is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Here we cover the SP11 and SP10 postcode area. Local streets include Adams Road, Munday Road and Strapp Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Finkley Down, we also cover Picket Piece (1 mile east), Andover Down (1 mile south-east), Finkley (1 mile north), East Anton (1 mile north-west) and Picket Twenty (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (less than half a mile west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles west). Open spaces near Finkley Down include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1 mile south-west)
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Finkley Down hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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