Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Corhampton events
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 Corhampton.
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Corhampton
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Paella catering in Corhampton, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Corhampton, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
FAQs for Corhampton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Corhampton Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Corhampton 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.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Planning live paella in Corhampton
Corhampton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Across the SO32 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Corhampton to Southampton (12 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Corhampton Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Meonstoke Church of England Infant School, can book us as a food stall.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on De Port Heights, Warnford Road and Millside or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Exton (1 mile north), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (1 mile south) and Soberton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Corhampton include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Shoe Inn (within half a mile north)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Corhampton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Towns and villages near Corhampton
More for events in Corhampton
Why choose paella catering in Corhampton?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Corhampton, people book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.4 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- We cover Corhampton and the whole of Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
- 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