Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Martin, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Martin.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Martin
Paella catering in Martin, cooked live
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. For naming days and family parties and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella and more.
In a hamlet or village like Martin, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near Martin
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Who books paella catering in Martin?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Martin:
- Community events and fairs
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Martin? 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.
- 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
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Martin
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Martin: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Martin?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does paella catering cost in Martin?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
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. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Paella catering around Martin
Martin is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Martin, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Martin to Southampton (23 miles away).
We cook at events all over the SP6 postcode area. From Townsend Lane and Downview Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in New Forest (1 mile south-west), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cranborne Castle Hill (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Western Downs.
- 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