Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Fox
Looking for paella party catering in Fox? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Fox?
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Let the neighbours know
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
About our paella party catering in Fox
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and family reunions, we can cook mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near Fox suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Fox
How far is Fox from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Fox?
Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Fox until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Parties in Fox: gardens, venues and local tips
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Fox. Fox is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cook at parties all over the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at parties in Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fox include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
What affects the price in Fox
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Fox
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Fox:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Places near Fox
Other catering in Fox
- 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