Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Greywell events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Greywell.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering near Greywell
Paella catering for your event in Greywell
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. On the menu are vegan paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and naming days and family parties.
For a rural spot like Greywell, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Greywell
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Why choose live paella in Greywell?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Greywell questions
What’s the nearest station to Greywell for guests?
Hook station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Is Greywell close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Planning an evening event in Greywell? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Also near Greywell
Also in Greywell
Planning live paella in Greywell
Greywell is about 6 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Greywell to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Hook station is about 1.4 miles away.
For paella catering in RG29, we plan around your venue and timings. From The Street, Hook Road and Dorchester Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Greywell for paella catering include Warnborough Green (1 mile north-east), North Warnborough (1 mile east), Up Nately (1 mile north-west), Nately Scures (1 mile north-west) and Hook Common (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and Odiham Castle (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tundry Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local pubs include Fox And Goose Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- 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