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Live paella catering in Hawkley, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hawkley.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for Hawkley events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Paella catering in Hawkley, cooked live
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and black rice and more.
In a small place like Hawkley, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hawkley
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Working with your venue
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hawkley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Questions from Hawkley
Is Hawkley close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Hawkley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hawkley: venues, travel and local tips
Hawkley is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hawkley. Hawkley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.1 miles south-east. Hawkley is within about 4 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in GU33, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Hawkley for paella catering include Lower Green (1 mile north), Oakshott (1 mile south-west), Empshott (2 miles north), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (13 miles south) and Petersfield (4 miles south).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.7 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Pubs nearby include Hawkley Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Planning an evening event in Hawkley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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