Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Anmore, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Anmore. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Book paella catering in Anmore
Perfect for your event in Anmore
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Mead End, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Paella catering in Anmore, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Anmore, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us what else is being served
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
For event organisers in Anmore
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Anmore? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Catering an event in Anmore
Anmore is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Anmore, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Anmore. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bedhampton station is about 4 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Denmead Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in PO7, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Anmore Road and Soake Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wecock Farm (1 mile east), Denmead (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north-east), Horndean (2 miles east) and Anthill Common (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.6 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Anmore include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Mead End pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Anmore
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A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in Anmore
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Mead End?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Anmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Anmore and the whole of Hampshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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