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Paella Party Catering in Froyle
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Froyle. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Froyle
Paella party catering in Froyle, made fresh on the day
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. We’re often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and family reunions, serving seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Froyle suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Hosting a paella party in Froyle
Froyle is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For a party in Froyle, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Froyle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Froyle to Guildford (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.1 miles away.
Wherever your party is in GU34, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Park Lane, Westburn Fields and Barnfield Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Froyle, we also cover Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Upper Froyle (1 mile south-west), Neatham (2 miles south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3 miles north-east). The countryside around Froyle includes Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (0.8 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Froyle: your questions answered
Is Froyle close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Froyle?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
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Other catering in Froyle
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Froyle until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Who books paella party catering in Froyle?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Christenings and naming days
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary of the Assumption, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Froyle and across Hampshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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