Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Purbrook
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Purbrook: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Purbrook events
Paella catering in Purbrook, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Purbrook. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and family celebrations and christenings, with paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegan paella.
There are lots of options in a town like Purbrook: your own garden, a club or hall with outside space, or a venue nearby. We’ll check the cooking spot with you before the day. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Purbrook: venues, travel and local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Purbrook or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Purbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Anywhere in PO7 and PO6, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk or the roads around them. For events just outside Purbrook, we cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crookhorn College (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
Nearby places to Purbrook
Other catering in Purbrook
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Purbrook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Purbrook until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella catering in Purbrook
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook for guests?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Perfect for your event in Purbrook
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Purbrook Junior School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. 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.
Why Purbrook hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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