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Paella Party Catering for Hinton Ampner events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hinton Ampner.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
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Paella party catering in Hinton Ampner, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We’re often asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and neighbourhood celebrations, serving churros, mixed paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Hinton Ampner is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Common questions in Hinton Ampner
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hinton Ampner too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in Hinton Ampner, 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.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your party in Hinton Ampner
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Hinton Ampner and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Historic houses near Hinton Ampner include Hinton Ampner House (less than half a mile south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Hinton Ampner parties: what to know
Hinton Ampner is about 7 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Hinton Ampner or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hinton Ampner to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24. Your party could be at a home on Petersfield Road and Hinton Hill or the roads around them. Other places close to Hinton Ampner for paella party catering include Cheriton (1 mile west), Bramdean (1 mile east), Beauworth (2 miles south-west), Bishop's Sutton (3 miles north) and New Alresford (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles north), Winchester (7 miles west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Fareham (14 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Hinton Ampner include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- 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