Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Bishopstoke events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Bishopstoke. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Bishopstoke
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella catering in Bishopstoke, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We cook mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and naming days and family parties.
In and around Bishopstoke, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Bishopstoke until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO50 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering around Bishopstoke
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bishopstoke to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Bishopstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Stoke Park Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Lakeside Country Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Bishopstoke is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in SO50 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Bishopstoke, we cover Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bishopstoke include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The King's School Senior (1.1 miles south-east) and Wyvern Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Bishopstoke
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. 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.
Why Bishopstoke hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bishopstoke
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Nearby places to Bishopstoke
Other catering in Bishopstoke
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Bishopstoke: your questions answered
How far is Bishopstoke from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in Lakeside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cover Bishopstoke?
We do. Bishopstoke is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
- 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