Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Firgo events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Firgo and across Hampshire.
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Firgo
Paella party catering in Firgo, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and birthday parties, with churros, tapas and mixed paella.
A country party near Firgo is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Firgo questions
Is Firgo close to London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Firgo?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Where we can cook in Firgo
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Planning a party in Firgo
Firgo is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For a party in Firgo, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Firgo is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 2.4 miles away.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Other places close to Firgo for paella party catering include Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles north-west), Whitchurch (2 miles north), Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles north-east), Freefolk (3 miles north-east) and Cole Henley (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Tadley (13 miles north-east) and Hyde (9 miles south).
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
For event organisers in Firgo
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Firgo hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Also near Firgo
Also in Firgo
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Firgo is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
What affects the price in Firgo
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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