Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Blackmoor, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Blackmoor.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering for Blackmoor events
Paella catering for your event in Blackmoor
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 Blackmoor. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and evening food and festivals, fairs and school events, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, black rice and seafood paella.
Somewhere like Blackmoor, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Paella catering around Blackmoor
Blackmoor is about 5 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Blackmoor, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Blackmoor is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Blackmoor to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Matthew's Church of England Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Matthew's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Blackmoor is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the GU33 postcode area. Streets in the area include Blackmoor Road and Sotherington Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woolmer (1 mile south-east), Greatham (1 mile south), Longmoor (2 miles south-east), Passfield (2 miles east) and Weavers Down (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.3 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
What else we do in Blackmoor
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning paella catering in Blackmoor? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Blackmoor questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Blackmoor from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Blackmoor? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Events we cater in Blackmoor
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Blackmoor and Hampshire:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 3.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
- Send allergies to us in writing
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
- 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