Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Itchen Abbas, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Itchen Abbas and across Hampshire.
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Itchen Abbas events
Paella party catering in Itchen Abbas, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and naming days and christenings, with tapas, churros and seafood paella.
In a small place like Itchen Abbas, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Itchen Abbas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Towns and villages near Itchen Abbas
What else we do in Itchen Abbas
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Hampshire, including Itchen Abbas
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Itchen Abbas
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Why choose paella party catering in Itchen Abbas?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Itchen Abbas and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Itchen Abbas
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Itchen Abbas too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Send us the date, your venue or SO21 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Itchen Abbas is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Planning a party in Itchen Abbas
Itchen Abbas is about 4 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Itchen Abbas. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Itchen Abbas to Southampton (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 4.2 miles south-west.
For paella party catering in SO21, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Little Hayes Lane, Northington Road and Station Hill; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Itchen Abbas, we also cover Martyr Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Stoke (1 mile east), Ovington (2 miles south-east), Easton (2 miles west) and Temple Valley (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (13 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Rooms And Chapel (3.9 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (under half a mile south-west)
- 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