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Live paella catering in Cowesfield Gate, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Cowesfield Gate. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Cowesfield Gate
Paella catering for your event in Cowesfield Gate
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for company summer parties and birthday celebrations.
For a rural spot like Cowesfield Gate, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Where we can cook in Cowesfield Gate
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
What happens on the day
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. Planning an evening event in Cowesfield Gate? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Cowesfield Gate? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books paella catering in Cowesfield Gate?
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Dean station is about 2.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Paella catering around Cowesfield Gate
Cowesfield Gate is about 6 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO51 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Historic houses near Cowesfield Gate include Landford Manor (2.3 miles south) and Mottisfont Abbey (3.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Paella catering in SO51 and SP5 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Bunny Lane and Cowesfield. We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Your questions about paella catering in Cowesfield Gate
Do you come out to small places like Cowesfield Gate?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Cowesfield Gate?
Dean station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you cover Cowesfield Gate?
Yes, we do. Cowesfield Gate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
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How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Cowesfield Gate, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Cowesfield Gate. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Cowesfield Gate hosts choose us
- We cover Cowesfield Gate and the whole of Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price Or What paella 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