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Live paella catering in Easton, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Easton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering near Easton
Perfect for your event in Easton
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Peter Symonds College, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
About our paella catering in Easton
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. For naming days and family parties and milestone birthday parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Easton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Nearby places to Easton
Other catering in Easton
Paella catering around Easton
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Easton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south-west.
We cook at events all over the SO21 postcode area. Local streets include Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Easton, we cover Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Easton include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evenings in Easton 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Easton: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Easton 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.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you come to Easton?
We do. Easton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What affects the price in Easton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Easton
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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