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Paella Catering in Nob's Crook
Looking for paella catering in Nob's Crook? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in Nob's Crook
Paella catering in Nob's Crook, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. We cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays.
Somewhere as small as Nob's Crook, a garden or field is often the venue. 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. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Nob's Crook? 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.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Who books paella catering in Nob's Crook?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Colden Common Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
Nob's Crook: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Nob's Crook?
Eastleigh station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
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. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Paella catering around Nob's Crook
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Nob's Crook. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Nob's Crook to Southampton (6 miles away).
Historic houses near Nob's Crook include South Stoneham House (4.6 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Eastleigh station is about 2.2 miles away.
Paella catering in SO21 is planned around your venue. We also cook at events in Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Nob's Crook includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Nob's Crook, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us what else is being served
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
- 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