Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Fullerton events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fullerton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering in Fullerton
About our paella catering in Fullerton
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. For festivals, fairs and school events and milestone birthday parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella and more.
In a hamlet or village like Fullerton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Who books paella catering in Fullerton?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Fullerton book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Longstock Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Fullerton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Fullerton
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fullerton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
FAQs for Fullerton
Do you come out to small places like Fullerton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Longstock Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Live paella in Fullerton: local details
Fullerton is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Fullerton. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 4.3 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Fullerton for paella catering include Cottonworth (1 mile north-east), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Leckford (1 mile south), Wherwell (1 mile north-east) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles north). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Fullerton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Also near Fullerton
Other catering in Fullerton
- 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