Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Elvetham events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Elvetham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in Elvetham?
Paella catering for your event in Elvetham
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Elvetham. We are frequently asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a rural place like Elvetham, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Elvetham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Occasions we cook for in Elvetham
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary at Elvetham Hall, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Catering an event in Elvetham
Elvetham is about 2 miles north-west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Elvetham and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Elvetham Heath Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fleet station, about 1.8 miles east.
Paella catering in RG27 is planned around your venue. Whether your event is on Home Farm Road and Fleet Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Elvetham for paella catering include Elvetham Heath (1 mile east), Winchfield Hurst (1 mile south-west), Crookham Village (2 miles south), Dogmersfield (2 miles south) and Fleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles west), Farnborough (4 miles east), Aldershot (6 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (3 miles north-east) and Tadley (12 miles west).
A little further out are Fleet Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Odiham Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Elvetham includes Aunt's Pool and Hitches Hill.
- Local schools include Calthorpe Park School (1.3 miles south) and Sunday School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include De Havilland Arms (0.7 miles south-east)
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
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:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Elvetham until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
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Your questions about paella catering in Elvetham
Could we have live paella in The Views Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Elvetham close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
- 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