Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Priddy's Hard events
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 Priddy's Hard.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
Book paella catering in Priddy's Hard
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Paella catering in Priddy's Hard, cooked live
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are vegan paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a rural place like Priddy's Hard, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Priddy's Hard questions
What’s the nearest station to Priddy's Hard for guests?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Priddy's Hard stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share 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.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning live paella in Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Priddy's Hard, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
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. For guests coming by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1 mile away. Priddy's Hard is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at events all over PO12 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Priddy's Hard include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Priddy's Hard include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Occasions we cook for in Priddy's Hard
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 can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Vincent College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
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Other catering in Priddy's Hard
- 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