Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Botley, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Botley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
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Planning live paella in Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Botley or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Botley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For guests coming by train, Botley station is about 0.8 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The coast is within about 5 miles of Botley, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across the SO30 postcode area. From High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Botley sits on or near the A334, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Botley include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (within half a mile east)
Paella catering for your event in Botley
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Botley. We are frequently asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and retirement celebrations, with mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a smaller place like Botley, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Planning an evening event in Botley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella catering in Botley
How far is Botley from London?
About 65 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater in Botley?
Yes, we do. Botley is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us what else is being served
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Botley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Who books paella catering in Botley?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.6 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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