Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Blackfield events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Blackfield and across Hampshire.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella catering in Blackfield
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella catering in Blackfield, cooked live
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, black rice and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for naming days and family parties and office lunches and staff parties.
In and around Blackfield, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Nearby places to Blackfield
More for events in Blackfield
Catering an event in Blackfield
Blackfield is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO45 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Blackfield include Beaulieu Palace House (3.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, Hamble station is about 4.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Blackfield. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Blackfield is within about 4 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Newlands Copse, St Michaels Close and Dark Lane. Other places close to Blackfield for paella catering include Langley (1 mile south), Roughdown (1 mile west), Holbury (1 mile north-west), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Stonehills (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.8 miles west) and Coldeast (5.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
Perfect for your event in Blackfield
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Francis, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Blackfield until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Blackfield
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Blackfield
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Blackfield questions
Can you cook near the sea around Blackfield?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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 come to Blackfield?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Blackfield is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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