Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Empshott, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Empshott. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in Empshott?
About our paella catering in Empshott
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. We’re often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and milestone birthday parties, with vegan paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
In a hamlet or village like Empshott, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Live paella in Empshott: local details
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Empshott are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Rood, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Empshott, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mill Lane and Church Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Empshott includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Towns and villages near Empshott
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Occasions we cook for in Empshott
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Empshott? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Empshott and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Empshott stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Empshott? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Empshott
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Empshott for guests?
Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Empshott.
- 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