Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Gosport, Hampshire
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Gosport and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering in Gosport
Paella catering in Gosport, cooked live
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for big birthdays and naming days and family parties.
Somewhere like Gosport, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Catering for every guest
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:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Confirm allergies by email
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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’ll do the cooking.
Live paella in Gosport: local details
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Gosport and the surrounding area. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Gosport to Southampton (6 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mark, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Ampfield Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Gosport for paella catering include Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Gosport include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Gosport
How far is Gosport from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Gosport for guests?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much does paella catering cost in Gosport?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Gosport until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning paella catering in Gosport? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Gosport? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to Gosport
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Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Gosport hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
- 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