Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Upper Enham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Upper Enham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Upper Enham events
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
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About our paella party catering in Upper Enham
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros.
Country parties near Upper Enham suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Upper Enham parties: what to know
Upper Enham is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Parties in Upper Enham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Saint George, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the SP11 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Dunhills Lane, Maccallum Road and Green Drove. For parties just outside Upper Enham, we cover Enham Alamein (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile east), Smannell (1 mile south-east), Wildhern (1 mile north-west) and Knights Enham (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (2.1 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Upper Enham includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Upper Enham is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Upper Enham
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
Towns and villages near Upper Enham
What else we do in Upper Enham
For event organisers in Upper Enham
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Enham
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Upper Enham questions
We are having a ceremony at Saint George: 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.
Which station should guests use for Upper Enham?
Andover station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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