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Paella party catering in Wildhern, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wildhern: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Wildhern
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Paella party catering for your party in Wildhern
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and engagement and anniversary parties.
A country party near Wildhern is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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Questions from Wildhern
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christchurch?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Wildhern close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Wildhern hosts choose us
- We cover Wildhern and the whole of Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Wildhern parties: what to know
Wildhern is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Wildhern, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Wildhern. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 24 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.1 miles south.
Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Wildhern, we also cover Upper Enham (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile south-east), Little London (2 miles east), Knights Enham (2 miles south-east) and Smannell (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Kempshott (15 miles east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south). The countryside around Wildhern includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Children love watching the paella cook.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How it works
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. For a late-May party in Wildhern, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella party catering in Wildhern? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Wildhern?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Wildhern book us for occasions like:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Christchurch, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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