Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Little Ann events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Little Ann. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Little Ann
How our paella party catering works in Little Ann
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties.
Country parties near Little Ann suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Little Ann and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books paella party catering in Little Ann?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Parties in Little Ann: gardens, venues and local tips
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Parties in Little Ann are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2 miles north-east.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Streets in the area include Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Little Ann, we also cover Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Little Ann include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Little Ann include Redrice School (1 mile south) and John Hanson Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (0.5 miles west)
Questions from Little Ann
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Little Ann?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Towns and villages near Little Ann
Also in Little Ann
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Little Ann is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Where we can cook in Little Ann
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Little Ann, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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