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Paella party catering in Twyford, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Twyford and across Hampshire.
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for Twyford events
Paella party catering in Twyford, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Whether it’s birthday parties and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella and more.
Near Twyford, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Perfect for your party in Twyford
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
In Twyford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Twyford questions
Is Twyford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much does paella party catering cost in Twyford?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in Twyford
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Places near Twyford
More for events in Twyford
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Twyford stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Twyford
Twyford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Twyford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Twyford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Shawford station is about 0.7 miles away. Thinking of a party in St. Cross Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cook at parties all over SO21. From High Street, Roman Road and The Crescent or a nearby road, we can cook there. Twyford sits on or near the B3335, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in Shawford (1 mile north-west), South Down (1 mile west), Compton (1 mile west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (2.8 miles north) and The Gurkha Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Local pubs include Phoenix Inn (under half a mile south-west)
- 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