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Paella catering in SP11
Planning an event in SP11? We cook in Ludgershall, East Anton and Picket Piece and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in SP11?
Areas within SP11
- Ludgershall
- East Anton
- Picket Piece
- Finkley Down
- Abbotts Ann
- Palestine
- Weyhill
- Enham Alamein
- St Mary Bourne
- Goodworth Clatford
- Monxton
- Wherwell
- Anna Valley
- Thruxton
- Grateley
- Perham Down
- Little Ann
- Fyfield
- Hatherden
- Hurstbourne Tarrant
- Upper Clatford
- Upper Enham
- Penton Mewsey
- Red Post Bridge
- Stoke
- Kimpton
- Penton Corner
- Amport
- Andover Down
- Appleshaw
- Binley
- Chute Forest
- Longparish
- Mullenspond
- Quarley
- Red Rice
- Smannell
- Vernham Dean
- Faberstown
- Clanville
- Cottonworth
- East Cholderton
- Fullerton
- Great Shoddesden
- Ibthorpe
- Middleton
- Penton Grafton
- Redenham
- Tangley
- Test Valley
- Upper Chute
- Vernham Street
- Wadwick
- Woodside
- Fox
- Finkley
- Wildhern
- Little London
- South Harewood
- Wherwell Wood
- Andover
- Picket Twenty
Catering in SP11
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Our paella catering in SP11
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and retirement and leaving parties.
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Cost
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why hosts in SP11 choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Ludgershall
We cook for events around Ludgershall Castle Primary School, The Wellington Academy and Prince of Wales Hotel, among other places. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (within half a mile north).
Planning live paella in SP11
Across SP11, we cook in 3 towns and 58 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Andover, Ludgershall and East Anton or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Ludgershall: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ludgershall Castle Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. In Ludgershall, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Why live paella works
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In SP11, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
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.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Your questions about paella catering in SP11
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
- 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