Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Broadgate events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Broadgate: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Live paella catering in Broadgate
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
How our paella catering works in Broadgate
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for milestone birthday parties and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Broadgate, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Paella catering around Broadgate
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From the centre of Broadgate to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Broadgate to Southampton (6 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (4.9 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mark, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Broadgate, we cover Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Broadgate include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
Broadgate: your questions answered
Is Broadgate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Broadgate?
Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask for labels on each pan
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
For event organisers in Broadgate
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
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.
Perfect for your event in Broadgate
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Broadgate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Also near Broadgate
Other catering in Broadgate
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Broadgate stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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