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Live paella catering in Fareham Common, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Fareham Common: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Fareham Common events
Paella catering in Fareham Common, cooked live
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Fareham Common. For community events and fairs and milestone birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella for your guests.
Around Fareham Common, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we will plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Fareham Common stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know about other food at the event
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.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Live paella in Fareham Common: local details
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Fareham Common or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 0.8 miles away. Fareham Common is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO16 and PO14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Fareham Common sits on or near the A32, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Open spaces near Fareham Common include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harrison Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Hotel (under half a mile south)
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Fareham Common
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Fareham Common questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Fareham Common close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater in Fareham Common?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Fareham Common and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Perfect for your event in Fareham Common
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Fareham Common, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Wykeham House School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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