Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Penton Grafton
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Penton Grafton. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Penton Grafton
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella party catering in Penton Grafton, made fresh on the day
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. For retirement celebrations and baby celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas for your guests.
Country parties near Penton Grafton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Penton Grafton until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Penton Grafton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Common questions in Penton Grafton
What’s the nearest station to Penton Grafton for guests?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Holy Trinity Church: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Party venues around Penton Grafton
Penton Grafton is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Penton Grafton and the surrounding area. Penton Grafton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Penton Grafton to Southampton (22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Penton Mewsey (1 mile north-east), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Weyhill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Penton Grafton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (less than half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why choose paella party catering in Penton Grafton?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- 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