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Live paella catering in Baughurst, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Baughurst.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in Baughurst
Where we can cook in Baughurst
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Paella catering for your event in Baughurst
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Baughurst. Whether it is christenings and family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, paella Valenciana and black rice and more.
Somewhere as small as Baughurst, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Live paella in Baughurst: local details
Baughurst is about 1 mile west of Tadley, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Baughurst. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Baughurst to Reading (11 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Hurst School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Mary's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Blackthorn Close, Brimpton Road and Wolverton Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Baughurst, we cover Inhurst (1 mile north-west), Heath End (1 mile north), Axmansford (1 mile south-west), Tadley (1 mile east) and Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Fleet (15 miles east), Yateley (14 miles east), Hook (10 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east) and Kempshott (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Park Prewett Hospital (5.4 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Burnham Copse Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wellington Arms Public House (0.8 miles south)
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
FAQs for Baughurst
Is Baughurst close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at Saint Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Baughurst? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Baughurst? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Baughurst and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Baughurst
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
In Baughurst and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and fairs
- Birthday celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.6 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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