Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Micheldever, Hampshire
Planning paella catering in Micheldever? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Micheldever
About our paella catering in Micheldever
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and community events and fairs, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Micheldever, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Send us the date, your venue or SO21 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Micheldever: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Micheldever from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater in Micheldever?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Micheldever and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
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 while your guests chat. Evenings in Micheldever stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Micheldever: venues, travel and local tips
Micheldever is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For an event in Micheldever, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Micheldever. Micheldever is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Micheldever to Southampton (17 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Micheldever CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Duke Street, Barron Close and Rook Lane. We also cook at events in Northbrook (1 mile north-west), East Stratton (2 miles east), Stoke Charity (2 miles west), Hunton (2 miles west) and Micheldever Station (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (11 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (12 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include Half Moon and Spread Eagle pub (less than half a mile south)
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Places near Micheldever
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Micheldever
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Why choose paella catering in Micheldever?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Micheldever and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.2 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- 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