Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Kitwood
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Kitwood.
- Baby celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
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How our paella party catering works in Kitwood
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For big family gatherings and christenings and naming days, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella.
A country party near Kitwood is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Kitwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Kitwood questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Kitwood close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Who books paella party catering in Kitwood?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
Historic houses near Kitwood include Bentworth Hall (3.8 miles north) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Party venues around Kitwood
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Kitwood to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Kitwood to Southampton (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Kitwood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in SO24, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater parties in Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kitwood include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Places near Kitwood
Other catering in Kitwood
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Kitwood
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Kitwood, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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