Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Picket Twenty events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Picket Twenty and across Hampshire.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
Book paella party catering in Picket Twenty
For event organisers in Picket Twenty
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Picket Twenty? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
About our paella party catering in Picket Twenty
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We cook seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for garden get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
In a small place like Picket Twenty, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Where we can cook in Picket Twenty
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Picket Twenty 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Picket Twenty, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Picket Twenty hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Picket Twenty
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Picket Twenty
How far is Picket Twenty from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Picket Twenty too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Picket Twenty.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Occasions we cook for in Picket Twenty
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
Parties in Picket Twenty: gardens, venues and local tips
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Picket Twenty. Picket Twenty is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like United Reformed Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the SP10 and SP11 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A3093, Picket Twenty is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. We also cook at parties in Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Also near Picket Twenty
What else we do in Picket Twenty
- 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