Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Cufaude events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Cufaude.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering for Cufaude events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
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.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Paella catering in Cufaude, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Cufaude. On the menu are vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and leaving dos and retirements.
Somewhere as small as Cufaude, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Cufaude hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Cufaude and across Hampshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Paella catering around Cufaude
Cufaude is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Cufaude. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bramley Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Bramley (Hants) station is about 1.3 miles away.
Here we cover the RG26 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bramley (1 mile north), Bramley Green (1 mile north-east), Church End (2 miles east), Sherfield on Loddon (2 miles east) and Three Ashes (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (13 miles east), Fleet (10 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Basing House (3.1 miles south) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby schools include Everest Community Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Cufaude? 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG26 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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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 booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cufaude: your questions answered
Is Cufaude close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Cufaude too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Occasions we cook for in Cufaude
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Cufaude include The Vyne (0.9 miles west) and Stratfield Saye House (4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella catering in Cufaude? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
- 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