Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Mislingford, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Mislingford. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella catering near Mislingford
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How our paella catering works in Mislingford
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and community events and fairs.
In a small place like Mislingford, events are usually 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 bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
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
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Live paella in Mislingford: local details
Mislingford is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Mislingford or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Botley station is about 4 miles away.
Here we cover the PO17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingsmead (1 mile south), Woodend (1 mile south-east), Hill Grove (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west) and Swanmore (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck pub (0.9 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
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. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evenings in Mislingford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Mislingford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella catering in Mislingford?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Mislingford and Hampshire:
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Swanmore College of Technology, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Mislingford
Which station should guests use for Mislingford?
Botley station, about 4 miles west of the centre.
Is Mislingford close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cover Mislingford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Mislingford is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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