Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Totford, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Totford: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Book paella party catering in Totford
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
How our paella party catering works in Totford
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and family reunions.
Country parties near Totford suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Totford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Totford, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Common questions in Totford
Is Totford close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Totford for guests?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 4.5 miles away.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a party in Totford
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Totford will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Totford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over SO24. Other places close to Totford for paella party catering include Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (within half a mile north-west)
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Totford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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