Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Mattingley, Hampshire
Planning paella catering in Mattingley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering for Mattingley events
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Paella catering in Mattingley, cooked live
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We are frequently asked to cater christenings and family gatherings and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with vegan paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
In a small place like Mattingley, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Why choose paella catering in Mattingley?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Mattingley:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 2.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Mattingley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose live paella in Mattingley?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Hampshire, including Mattingley
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Mattingley questions
Do you come out to small places like Mattingley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Mattingley for guests?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Live paella in Mattingley: local details
Mattingley is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Mattingley to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Mattingley to Reading (about 9 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Mattingley Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Mattingley include Stratfield Saye House (3.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
For paella catering in RG27, we plan around your venue and timings. From Reading Road and Bottle Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Mattingley for paella catering include Hound Green (1 mile north), Hazeley (1 mile north-east), Rotherwick (1 mile south-west), Lyde Green (2 miles west) and Heckfield (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
A little further out are Odiham Castle (3.7 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mattingley include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Leather Bottle Public House (under half a mile south)
For event organisers in Mattingley
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Nearby places to Mattingley
Other catering in Mattingley
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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