Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Cowplain events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Cowplain.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Cowplain
For event organisers in Cowplain
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How our paella catering works in Cowplain
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella for your guests.
There may be a hall or club near Cowplain if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Cowplain
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Cowplain until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Cowplain? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Your questions about paella catering in Cowplain
How far is Cowplain from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Cowplain for guests?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella catering around Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Cowplain and nearby villages. Cowplain is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cowplain to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like The Hart Plain Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Woodcroft Primary, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Cowplain for paella catering include Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cowplain include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (less than half a mile south)
Who books paella catering in Cowplain?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
Other catering in Cowplain
- 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