Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Monkwood events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Monkwood and the surrounding area.
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Monkwood
About our paella party catering in Monkwood
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Monkwood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Why choose paella party catering in Monkwood?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monkwood and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Monkwood Mission Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Planning a party in Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the pans to you. Monkwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Monkwood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.8 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Monkwood is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the SO24 postcode area. Local streets include Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Monkwood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Questions from Monkwood
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Monkwood Mission Church?
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. Send us the reception address.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
For event organisers in Monkwood
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Monkwood hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
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How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in 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