Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Pinewood Village
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Pinewood Village.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Pinewood Village
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Paella catering in Pinewood Village, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We are frequently asked to cater family celebrations and christenings and leaving dos and retirements, with mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
There may be a hall or club near Pinewood Village if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Also in Pinewood Village
Where we can cook in Pinewood Village
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Pinewood Village
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Your questions about paella catering in Pinewood Village
Is Pinewood Village close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Pinewood Village for guests?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Pinewood Village? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning live paella in Pinewood Village
Pinewood Village is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Pinewood Village, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Pinewood Village is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles north. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mark's Sacred Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Pinewood Village is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over GU35 and the streets around it. From Camp Road, Budds Lane and Oakley Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Pinewood Village, we also cover Bordon (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile east), Deadwater (1 mile south-east), Sleaford (1 mile north) and Whitehill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Pinewood Village include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Pinewood Village
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Pinewood Village and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Company summer parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bordon Junior School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Pinewood Village and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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