Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Knowle events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Knowle.
- Community events and fairs
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella catering in Knowle
Catering an event in Knowle
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Knowle or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Knowle to Southampton (9 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Francis, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Orchard Lea Infant School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 5 miles of Knowle, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in PO17 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach. If your venue is just outside Knowle, we also cover Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Knowle include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
About our paella catering in Knowle
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a hamlet or village like Knowle, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Nearby places to Knowle
Also in Knowle
Occasions we cook for in Knowle
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Knowle, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. 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.
Why Knowle hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Knowle? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
The process
When we arrive, 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. In Knowle, 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 is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Knowle questions
Is Knowle too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you cater in Knowle?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Knowle. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Count adults and children separately
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
- 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