Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Monxton
Planning paella party catering in Monxton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Monxton?
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Monxton hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Monxton
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering in Monxton, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and retirement and leaving parties.
In a small place like Monxton, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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What else we do in Monxton
For event organisers in Monxton
If you’re 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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Who books paella party catering in Monxton?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
Planning paella party catering in Monxton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Monxton stays light until about 9:25pm 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Parties in Monxton: gardens, venues and local tips
Monxton is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Monxton. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 2.8 miles away.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Green Lane and Abbotts Ann Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Amport (1 mile west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile south-east), Fox (1 mile south-west), Little Ann (2 miles south-east) and Anna Valley (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west) and Weeke (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (3.4 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Monxton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include John Hanson Community School (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Swan Public House (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Monxton
Is Monxton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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