Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Middle Wallop events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Middle Wallop and across Hampshire.
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Middle Wallop?
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Paella party catering in Middle Wallop, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are mixed paella, churros and tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
A country party near Middle Wallop is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Your questions about paella party catering in Middle Wallop
How far is Middle Wallop from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Middle Wallop for guests?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Places near Middle Wallop
What else we do in Middle Wallop
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Middle Wallop, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Hosting a paella party in Middle Wallop
Middle Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Middle Wallop or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Middle Wallop to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Station Road, Knockwood Lane and Farley Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Middle Wallop, we also cover Nether Wallop (1 mile south-east), Over Wallop (1 mile north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Fox (4 miles north) and Red Rice (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (11 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. There’s 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Events in Middle Wallop and across Hampshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Events we cater in Middle Wallop
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Middle Wallop and Hampshire:
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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