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Paella Party Catering for Picket Piece events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Picket Piece: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in Picket Piece
How our paella party catering works in Picket Piece
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for family get-togethers and celebrations of life.
Around Picket Piece, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
FAQs for Picket Piece
What’s the nearest station to Picket Piece for guests?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Picket Piece close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Picket Piece
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Parties in Picket Piece: gardens, venues and local tips
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Picket Piece, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Picket Piece is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Picket Piece to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue. From Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Picket Piece, we cover Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Picket Piece stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
What affects the price in Picket Piece
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Picket Piece, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Also near Picket Piece
Other catering in Picket Piece
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Picket Piece
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Perfect for your party in Picket Piece
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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