Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Boorley Green, Hampshire
Looking for paella catering in Boorley Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Boorley Green
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Boorley Green hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella catering works in Boorley Green
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Boorley Green. For staff parties and work lunches and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, black rice and mixed paella for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Boorley Green if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Boorley Green
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Who books paella catering in Boorley Green?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Boorley Green and Hampshire:
- Community events and fairs
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Berrywood Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
For event organisers in Boorley Green
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
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.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or SO32 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Boorley Green
Also in Boorley Green
Catering an event in Boorley Green
Boorley Green is about 1 mile north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we can bring the pans to you. Boorley Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Luke's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Boorley Green is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Braxells Road, Bushy Dene Road and Harper Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Boorley Green, we cover Durley (1 mile north-east), Botley (1 mile south), Horton Heath (2 miles north-west), Curdridge (2 miles east) and Fair Oak (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (3.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Boorley Green include Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west) and Wildern School (1.3 miles south-west)
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Boorley Green 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Boorley Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Boorley Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Luke's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook near the sea around Boorley Green?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
- 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