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Live paella catering in Hart Plain, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hart Plain and across Hampshire.
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
Book paella catering in Hart Plain
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Paella catering in Hart Plain, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and weddings and evening receptions, serving seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella.
In and around Hart Plain, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Hart Plain questions
Which station should guests use for Hart Plain?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.1 miles east of the centre.
Is Hart Plain close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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.
How much does paella catering cost in Hart Plain?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Hart Plain? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Hart Plain
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hart Plain book us for events such as:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hart Plain Infant School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
Paella catering around Hart Plain
Hart Plain is about 1 mile north of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Across the PO8 area, we can bring the pans to you. Hart Plain is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hart Plain to Southampton (16 miles away).
Historic houses near Hart Plain include Warblington Castle (4.5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Hart Plain Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Milton Road, King's Road and Eagle Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Hart Plain for paella catering include Cowplain (1 mile north-east), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Hart Plain include The Cowplain School (within half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Put allergy details in writing
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Places near Hart Plain
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Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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