Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Beauworth, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Beauworth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Book paella catering in Beauworth
How our paella catering works in Beauworth
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For retirement celebrations and garden get-togethers, we can cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Beauworth, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Beauworth? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Beauworth
What else we do in Beauworth
Live paella in Beauworth: local details
Beauworth is about 6 miles east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For an event in Beauworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St James, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in SO24 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at events in Cheriton (2 miles north-east), Hinton Ampner (2 miles north-east), Bramdean (3 miles north-east), Warnford (3 miles south-east) and New Alresford (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles west), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (10 miles west).
Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Milbury's pub (1 mile south-west)
FAQs for Beauworth
How far is Beauworth from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Beauworth too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure each pan is labelled
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Beauworth and the whole of Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
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.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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