Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Headbourne Worthy events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Headbourne Worthy. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Headbourne Worthy
Paella compared with other options
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. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella catering in Headbourne Worthy, cooked live
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re often asked to cater community events and fairs and family celebrations and christenings, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and vegan paella.
In a small place like Headbourne Worthy, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
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Headbourne Worthy: your questions answered
How far is Headbourne Worthy from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Headbourne Worthy?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently 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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
The process
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Headbourne Worthy? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Headbourne Worthy, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we normally call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Paella catering around Headbourne Worthy
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Headbourne Worthy, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Headbourne Worthy to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in SO23, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cart And Horses Public House (within half a mile east)
- 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