Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Great Shoddesden
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Great Shoddesden. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in Great Shoddesden
Parties in Great Shoddesden: gardens, venues and local tips
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Great Shoddesden. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at parties in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
How our paella party catering works in Great Shoddesden
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and family get-togethers.
Near Great Shoddesden, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Your questions about paella party catering in Great Shoddesden
Is Great Shoddesden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Great Shoddesden for guests?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How much does paella party catering cost in Great Shoddesden?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Great Shoddesden?
We do. Great Shoddesden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Great Shoddesden, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
What affects the price in Great Shoddesden
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Also near Great Shoddesden
What else we do in Great Shoddesden
Who books paella party catering in Great Shoddesden?
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Great Shoddesden, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 4.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- 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