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Live paella catering in Hillstreet, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Hillstreet.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering in Hillstreet
Paella catering for your event in Hillstreet
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. We cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for leaving dos and retirements and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
Somewhere as small as Hillstreet, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Hillstreet until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hillstreet: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Hillstreet?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Anne's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you cover Hillstreet?
We do. Hillstreet is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What affects the price in Hillstreet
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
For event organisers in Hillstreet
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Live paella in Hillstreet: local details
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hillstreet and the surrounding area. Hillstreet is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Totton station is about 2.3 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Calmore Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Hillstreet is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 6 miles of Hillstreet, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in SO40, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Hillstreet, we also cover Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hillstreet includes Testwood Lakes.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Perfect for your event in Hillstreet
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Anne's, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
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More for events in Hillstreet
- 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