Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Broad Oak, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Broad Oak.
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering near Broad Oak
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evenings in Broad Oak stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
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.
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Paella catering in Broad Oak, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and anniversary celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Broad Oak, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Where we can cook in Broad Oak
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Live paella in Broad Oak: local details
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Broad Oak, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Broad Oak is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Mayhill Junior School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north.
Paella catering in RG29 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Broad Oak, we also cover Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Broad Oak includes Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Waterwitch pub (less than half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Who books paella catering in Broad Oak?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
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What else we do in Broad Oak
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
FAQs for Broad Oak
How far is Broad Oak from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
- 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