Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Wherwell Wood events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Wherwell Wood. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Wherwell Wood
Paella party catering for your party in Wherwell Wood
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Typical bookings include birthday parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, with tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Wherwell Wood, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Wherwell Wood stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Wherwell Wood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Wherwell Wood?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Wherwell Wood and Hampshire:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
Questions from Wherwell Wood
Do you come out to small places like Wherwell Wood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Wherwell Wood from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Nearby places to Wherwell Wood
Other catering in Wherwell Wood
Planning a party in Wherwell Wood
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wherwell Wood and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Wherwell Wood, we also cover Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Wherwell Wood include Winton Community Academy (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why choose live paella in Wherwell Wood?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Wherwell Wood hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Wherwell Wood
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often 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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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