Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Red Rice, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Red Rice. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in Red Rice
How our paella party catering works in Red Rice
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and birthday parties, with churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
Near Red Rice, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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 us?
- Events in Red Rice and across Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it’s light in Red Rice 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Red Rice
Which station should guests use for Red Rice?
Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Red Rice from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Red Rice.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater in Red Rice?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Red Rice is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Party venues around Red Rice
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Red Rice and nearby villages. Red Rice is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Red Rice to Southampton (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cater parties across SP11. Local streets include Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Red Rice for paella party catering include Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Perfect for your party in Red Rice
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Red Rice and Hampshire:
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Red Rice, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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- 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