Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Kimpton events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Kimpton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Book paella party catering in Kimpton
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Kimpton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Kimpton, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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About our paella party catering in Kimpton
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and celebrations of life, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros.
In a small place like Kimpton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Kimpton
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Warn the neighbours
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. 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.
Why book with us
- We cover Kimpton and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Kimpton
How far is Kimpton from London?
About 68 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Party venues around Kimpton
Kimpton is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a party in Kimpton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Kimpton. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Kimpton to Southampton (23 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Cow Lane, Deacon Road and Down Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Kimpton, we cover Great Shoddesden (1 mile north), Perham Down (2 miles north-west), Ludgershall (2 miles north-west), Tidworth (3 miles west) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Andover (5 miles east), Whitchurch (11 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Harestock (15 miles south-east), Overton (15 miles east) and Picket Piece (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (2.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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