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Paella party catering in Tidworth, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Tidworth.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Tidworth
About our paella party catering in Tidworth
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Whether it is street and neighbourhood parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros and more.
In a place like Tidworth, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning a party in Tidworth
Tidworth is about 8 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Tidworth, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Tidworth to Southampton (25 miles away).
Wherever your party is in SP9, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Station Road, Pennings Road and Ebble Close. Being close to the A338 and A3026, Tidworth is easy for us to reach for your party. Nearby, we also cater parties in Perham Down (1 mile east), Ludgershall (2 miles north-east), Shipton Bellinger (2 miles south), Great Shoddesden (2 miles east) and Kimpton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (14 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (9 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Clarendon Infants' School (under half a mile south-east)
Questions from Tidworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Tidworth close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Do you cater in Tidworth?
We do. We cook at events in Tidworth and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tidworth.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
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What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Tidworth, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Tidworth, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for 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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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Tidworth hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Tidworth
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Tidworth and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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