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Live paella catering in Hundred Acres, Hampshire
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Hundred Acres and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering in Hundred Acres
About our paella catering in Hundred Acres
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and weddings and evening receptions.
In a rural place like Hundred Acres, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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Planning live paella in Hundred Acres
Hundred Acres is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Events in Hundred Acres are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hundred Acres is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hundred Acres to Southampton (10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles south-west.
For paella catering in PO17, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Hundred Acres Road and Southwick Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Boarhunt (1 mile south-east), Wickham Common (1 mile south-west), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west), Welborne (2 miles south-west) and Boarhunt (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (7 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south) and Portchester Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hundred Acres include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know about other food at the event
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
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. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Hundred Acres and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Hundred Acres, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
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.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Hundred Acres
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Your questions about paella catering in Hundred Acres
Is Hundred Acres close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Events we cater in Hundred Acres
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hundred Acres and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- 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