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Paella Party Catering for Trotton events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Trotton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Trotton events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering in Trotton, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Whether it’s wakes and memorial gatherings and big family gatherings, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
Country parties near Trotton suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Occasions we cook for in Trotton
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Trotton:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Trotton include Cowdray House (3.2 miles east) and Uppark (4.8 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Trotton until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU31 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Trotton hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Trotton parties: what to know
Trotton is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Trotton to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Trotton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Trotton to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St George's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Trotton, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31. If your venue is just outside Trotton, we also cover Dumpford (1 mile south-west), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Didling (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (12 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (6 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Midhurst Museum (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Trotton includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Keeper's Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Also near Trotton
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What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
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, fill in our quote form.
Trotton questions
We are having a ceremony at St George's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Trotton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cover Trotton?
We do. Trotton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Where we can cook in Trotton
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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