Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Little London, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Little London: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering near Little London
Little London questions
Which station should guests use for Little London?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Christ Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
About our paella party catering in Little London
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthdays and family get-togethers.
A country party near Little London is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Little London parties: what to know
Little London is about 3 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Little London to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Little London is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
We cook at parties all over the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Little London, we also cover Smannell (1 mile south), Upper Enham (1 mile west), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile south-east) and Knights Enham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south-west), Tadley (15 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east) and Tidworth (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Oak pub (0.5 miles south)
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Occasions we cook for in Little London
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Little London, people book us for occasions like:
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Little London is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will 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, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Where we can cook in Little London
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Little London
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Also near Little London
What else we do in Little London
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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