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Live paella catering in Rotherwick, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Rotherwick and across Hampshire.
- Community events and fairs
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
Paella catering for Rotherwick events
How our paella catering works in Rotherwick
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. Whether it is community events and fairs and retirement celebrations, we can cook black rice, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Rotherwick, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Where we can cook in Rotherwick
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Rotherwick
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
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What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Common questions in Rotherwick
We’re having a ceremony at Rotherwick Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Rotherwick from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Who books paella catering in Rotherwick?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Rotherwick Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
How the day 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. In Rotherwick, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Rotherwick: venues, travel and local tips
Rotherwick is about 6 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Rotherwick, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 1.8 miles south. Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (3.2 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on The Street, Wedman's Lane and Hook Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lyde Green (1 mile north-west), Mattingley (1 mile north-east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Hazeley (2 miles north-east) and Heckfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (6 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.8 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (5.5 miles east). Not far away are Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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