Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Newtown, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Newtown.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Paella catering in Newtown
Paella catering in Newtown, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Newtown. For anniversaries and engagement parties and community events and fairs, we will put together a menu of black rice, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Newtown, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What affects the price in Newtown
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Nearby places to Newtown
Other catering in Newtown
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Newtown questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Newtown from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much does paella catering cost in Newtown?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newtown.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Planning live paella in Newtown
Newtown is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Across the PO17 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.4 miles south. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Paella catering in PO17 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Church Road, Hundred Acres Road and Ingoldfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Newtown, we cover Southend (1 mile north-east), Soberton Heath (1 mile north), Hoe Gate (1 mile east), Hipley (1 mile south-east) and Woodend (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (5 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Newtown includes St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Bold Forester Public House (1 mile north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. 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 Newtown hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Newtown
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Planning an evening event in Newtown? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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- 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